# Alfalfa Leaf {Organic} (Medicago sativa)

Alfalfa, Medicago sativa, is a perennial legume plant. Alfalfa has vitamins A, C, E, and K and also contains some important minerals like calcium, potassium, and iron. It is high in antioxidants, may support healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels, supports the body's natural detoxification processes, and is generally nourishing to the body. You will find it typically dried and in powdered form. It is in teas, extracts, capsules, and tinctures.

### **You might need Alfalfa if you. . . **

- Want a natural source of essential nutrients
- Want to support your body’s natural defenses against free radicals
- Want to improve your circulation
- Want to support a healthy [metabolism](https://www.earthley.com/products/morning-metabolism-challenge)
- Are going through [menopause](https://www.earthley.com/products/understanding-menopause-the-support-you-need-guide-pdf-digital-printable-download)
- Are [nursing ](https://www.earthley.com/products/a-mothers-guide-to-breastfeeding-nutrition)and want to increase your [milk supply](https://www.earthley.com/products/a-mothers-guide-to-breastfeeding-nutrition)

### **Benefits of Alfalfa **

- Contains vitamin K, C, Folate, thiamin, riboflavin, magnesium, iron, and copper
- Antioxidants
- May support healthy cholesterol levels and healthy circulation due to its saponins
- May help to improve your metabolic health
- May support the body through menopause
- May help with breastmilk production due to phytoestrogens

### **Common ways to use Alfalfa **

Alfalfa is typically dried and sold in capsules, [teas](https://www.earthley.com/category/functional-foods-and-teas), and tinctures. It can also be eaten fresh as microgreens.

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### **Growing Information **

Alfalfa is commonly grown for hay worldwide. It is also used as a cover crop. In more recent years, it has been used as a microgreen.

### **Safety Concerns **

**Drug Interaction: **If you have any health concerns or are taking any prescription medication, please consult with your healthcare provider before adding new herbs to your diet.

**Breastfeeding and Pregnancy: **There are no known contraindications for breastfeeding and pregnancy.

### **Select Studies About Alfalfa **

[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28749738/ ](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28749738/ )

Alfalfa is becoming more common for human consumption. Essential and non-essential amino acids are abundant.