Herbs: Alfalfa

There are many herbs that can be used to treat a variety of medical conditions and that have healing properties. As part of this blog, we will set to study these herbs. We will provide an overview, the uses of such herb or supplement, sidle effects, interactions, dosing information among other details.

Today, we set out to find out more about alfalfa. Alfalfa is a herb. This herb is also known as feuille de luzerne, grand trefle, herbe aux bisons, herbe a vaches, lucerne, luzerne, medicago sativa, medicago, among other names. 

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People use its leaves, sprouts, and seeds o make medicinal remedies. One of the most common uses for alfalfa is for gastrointestinal track problems (including flatulence and irritable bowel syndrome). In addition, alfalfa is used for kidney, bladder, and prostate conditions. Furthermore, alfalfa has been used for osteoarthritis and high cholesterol.

There is no set dosage for alfalfa. According to webmd, studies have been done on the use of alfalfa on high cholesterol and have discovered a typical dose to be 5 to 10 milligrams of the herb. Other experts recommend 1 to 2 milliliters of tincture daily.
Alfalfa also has some possible side effects. 

Although alfalfa leaves have been deemed safe for adults, the same is not true for alfalfa seeds in long term consumption. Consuming alfalfa seeds may lead to reactions similar to those cause by auto immune diseases.