Alfalfa Extract

Latin Name: Medicago sativa L  

CAS NO:84082-36-0

Active Ingredient:  flavonoid  triterpenoid  alkaloid

Apprearance: Brown powder to brown-red powder

Part used: Fruit

Usage : arthritic,rheumatoid arthritis,rheumatoid arthritis ,cholesterol ,arterial blood flow   diabetes, appetite disorders

Commom names:Alfalfa Buffalo Herb Lucerne Mu-su  

Alfalfa is a common sight in many temperate grasslands of the world. Alfalfa belongs to pea family (Fabaceae). The herbal remedies made utilizing the alfalfa have been generally prescribed by herbalist for the treatment of a variety of ailments and disorders, the alfalfa can be taken in the form of an herbal tea and it is also used in the form of herbal tablets or capsules, at times the dried plant itself is consumed by patients.  

CONSTITUENTS

Alfalfa contains proteins, sugars, chlorophyll, plant estrogens, minerals (calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, silicon), beta-carotene, vitamins B, C, E and K, enzymes.

USUAL DOSAGE

The leaf of the alfalfa plant is available in the form of herbal tablets or capsules as well as in bulk herbal form in many herbal stores, processed alfalfa is normally dried. The herbal liquefied extracts of the alfalfa is also widely available for use in various herbal medications around the world. Till now, as far as human consumption is concerned - there is no correct or appropriate therapeutic dose or dosage volume. Alfalfa is normally recommended at 1-2 ml of the tincture form by some herbal experts, some herbalist also recommend taking 500-1,000 mg of dried alfalfa leaf every day for the treatment of various conditions and disorders.

APPLICATIONS

Alfalfa is best eaten-raw whenever it is taken as the herb is very healthy in this way, it can be used as a green salad or as an addition in a sandwich. The chlorophyll and mineral content of alfalfa picked directly from the fields is also much higher than stored or processed alfalfa products. Some of the beneficial effects of alfalfa its ability to increase the rate of treatment from ulcers in the body, its ability to heal a sore throat, its ability to deal with stomach ulcers, people suffering from a lack of appetite and anemia can also benefit from consuming fresh picked alfalfa leaves in salads and other dishes. Alfalfa based herbal products are also known to help in lowering the level of bad cholesterol in individuals suffering from cholesterol problems. The best long term remedy is to drink an herbal alfalfa tea daily, this tea must preferably be taken in very small doses as most then three cups at a time can induce