Our USDA Organic Alfalfa, botanically known as Medicago sativa, is a perennial flowering plant that belongs to the legume (pea) family. Although it originated in South and Central Asia, it is now widely grown all over the world. It has long been cultivated as animal feed and is a mainstay in conventional medicine.
Common Names
Chilean Clover, Buffalo Grass, Lucerne, Purple medic
Benefits
Alfalfa has been used for centuries as a medicinal herb, with a variety of traditional applications. These include
- Lowering blood pressure
- Acting as a diuretic
- Increasing breast milk production
- Treating arthritis
- Getting rid of kidney stones
How To Use
- Add up to 1 tablespoon into hot water and steep for 2–3 minutes to strain and enjoy
- There are more possible ways to use this in your diet.