Also known as Medicago sativa, lucerne, holy-hay, and trefoil, alfalfa is considered highly versatile due to its high nutritional content. The alfalfa plant has all the known vitamins such as vitamin K and vitamin D, has a high chlorophyll content, and a balanced group of minerals including calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium.
Alfalfa leaves likewise contain eight essential amino acids and high protein content. Due to this, tea made from the alfalfa herbs make it a good nutritional source for humans, too.
Alfalfa tea is usually made from the dried herbs that are soaked in boiling water anywhere from 10 to 15 minutes. The recommended dose is 40 mg of alfalfa seed or 5,000 to 10,000 mg of alfalfa leaves and stems drank thrice a day. Capsules and tablets of whole alfalfa should be taken according to the manufacturer's recommendations.
Alfalfa tea from dried leaf tea was traditionally used to promote appetite, weight gain, diuretics, and stopping bleeding.
People should consult their herbalist or health care professional before using it. Caution is advised in the intake of alfalfa tea from those taking anti-rejection drugs for kidney transplant patients.
Some of the healthy properties of alfalfa tea include:
Alfalfa Tea may help lower cholesterol levels.
Alfalfa Tea may help keep calcium in bones and out of artery linings.
Alfalfa Tea may help lower blood sugar levels.
Alfalfa Tea may help in treatment of upset stomach.
Alfalfa Tea may be useful in the treatment of arthritis.
Alfalfa Tea may be useful as a diuretic to alleviate kidney and bladder woes.
Alfalfa Tea may help stimulate the immune system.
Alfalfa Tea may help purify the blood.
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