ALFALFA
Medicago sativa L. (family Fabaceae)

TRADE NAMES
Alfalfa, Alfalfa Concentrate, Alfalfa Fortified, Alfalfa Natural, Alfalfa Organics, Alfalfa Whole Juice Concentrate Alfamin

Alfalfa is one of the most mineral-rich foods known, alfalfa has roots that grow as much as 130 feet into the earth. Alfalfa is available in liquid extract form and is good to use while fasting because of its chlorophyll and nutrient content. It contains calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, plus all known vitamins. The minerals are in a balanced form, which promotes absorption. These minerals are alkaline, but have a neutralizing effect on the intestinal tract.

If you need a mineral supplement, alfalfa is a good choice. It has helped many arthritis sufferers. Alfalfa, wheatgrass, barley, and spirulina, all of which contain chlorophyll, have been found to aid in the healing of intestinal ulcers, gastritis, liver disorders, eczema, hemorrhoids, asthma, high blood pressure, anemia, constipation, body and breath odor, bleeding gums, infections, burns, athlete's foot, and cancer.

Alfalfa is one of the ingredients in our MoonDragon's Pregnancy Tea. It is a very nutritious supplement for pregnancy. When it is added with equal parts of nettles and peppermint leaf and 2 times the amount of red raspberry leaf herbs, it supplies the valuable vitamins and minerals that a pregnant mother needs to maintain a healthy pregnancy.

In place of vitamin K injections (a prescription drug) for newborns or to help with other blood clotting concerns, we use a natural concentrated alfalfa liquid (it can be purchased with mint added for a nice flavor) rich in vitamin K from chlorophyll if the need arises. Usually an eyedropper or two of this liquid is sufficient to help with clotting concerns. The liquid actually has a "green, slightly minty" taste that is not unpleasant to the taste.

MoonDragon's Health Information: Nutrition Basics: Herbs - Alfalfa

Vitamin K - Herb & Health Information

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Alfalfa - Nature's Source for Vitamin K

Bernard Jensen Liquid Chlorophyll with Mint

Pure Li Natural Chlorophyll

Chlorophyll Concentrate

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