Description:
Cooling sweet and astringent herb that cleanses toxins from tissues, is diuretic, controls bleeding and lowers cholesterol levels. Alfalfa also influences hormones and the circulatory and urinary systems.
Dosage:
4-70 mls per day, 30-200 mls per week
Parts Used:
Aerial parts
Main Actions:
Oestrogen modulating
Nutrient
Key Indications:
- Debility
- Menopause
- Atherosclerosis and heart disease
- Stroke
- Diabetes, use with manganese
- Endometriosis
- It can also be used for drug rehabilitation as it alkalizes the body and helps with detoxification Contains vitamin K which is helpful in preventing blood clotting and to prevent bone loss
- Supports the pituitary gland
Major Safety Issues:
- Best avoided in oestrogen-sensitive breast cancer.
- Not to be taken during pregnancy.
- Contraindicated in autoimmune diseases.
- Contraindicated when using blood thinners or anticoagulant don’t use with any history of lupus