What Is Alfalfa Leaf?

Alfalfa is a food and medicine plant that is native to southwest Asia; however, it now grows in many places all over the world. Historically used as a nutritive tonic for both humans and livestock, alfalfa is extremely dense in vitamins and minerals.

How to Use Alfalfa Leaf (Common Uses)

Alfalfa leaf can be taken internally as a tea, powder, capsules, or extract. Alfalfa can also be used as a food.

Medicinal Uses and Benefits of Alfalfa Leaf

Alfalfa is chiefly used as a nutritive tonic. It can be helpful as a blood builder and appetite stimulant, as well as gentle restorative tonic for the reproductive system. As well, alfalfa has mild antibacterial properties.

Active Constituents in Alfalfa Leaf

Alkaloids, vitamins K, A, and C, calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium, coumarins, porphyrins, flavonoids.

Notable Facts About Alfalfa Leaf

Energetically, alfalfa is considered to be sweet, bitter, earthy, and cooling.