Alfalfa Leaf, Organic

Organic Alfalfa Leaf

Medicago sativa

Alfalfa is a classic nutritive herb that has long been valued in traditional herbalism as a nourishing botanical tonic. Its leafy green plant material naturally contains an array of plant constituents, including chlorophyll, saponins and naturally occurring phytoestrogens.

Alfalfa is one of those foundational herbs we appreciate for whole-body nourishment rather than for one single purpose. Health Canada recognizes its traditional use in herbal medicine as a nutritive tonic and also recognizes Alfalfa as a source of antioxidants.

Why We Keep It on Our Shelves

We keep Alfalfa on our shelves because it is a beautifully nutritive, nourishing herb with a long history of use as a traditional herbal tonic.

Its naturally occurring phytoestrogens and other plant constituents make Alfalfa an interesting and versatile botanical, while its gentle, leafy character makes it an easy addition to nutritive herbal blends.

For us, Alfalfa is about nourishment, replenishment and foundational wellness — the kind of herb that reminds us that sometimes herbalism isn't about targeting one symptom, but about giving the body nutritional support from plants.

Traditional Uses

Alfalfa has traditionally been used for:

• Nutritive and general wellness support
• Herbal nourishment
• Supporting overall vitality
• Providing naturally occurring plant antioxidants
• Nutritive herbal tea blends
• General tonic support

How to Use Alfalfa Leaf

Herbal infusion: Add approximately 1–2 teaspoons of cut-and-sifted Alfalfa Leaf to 8 ounces of freshly boiled water.Cover and steep for approximately 10–15 minutes, then strain.

Alfalfa has a mild, green, grassy and slightly earthy flavor. It works well alone or blended with other nutritive herbs.

Important Precautions

Because Alfalfa contains phytoestrogens and vitamin K, it isn't appropriate for everyone.

Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before use if you take blood-thinning medication, birth-control medication, hormone therapy, or are undergoing treatment for a hormone-sensitive condition. People with systemic lupus erythematosus should also avoid medicinal Alfalfa use.

Anyone undergoing cancer treatment should discuss Alfalfa with their oncology team before using it, particularly with hormone-sensitive cancers or treatments where herbal interactions are a concern.

Ingredient

100% Certified Organic Alfalfa Leaf
Medicago sativa
Cut & Sifted

Supplier: Frontier Co-op
Certified Organic • USDA Organic • Certified Kosher • Pareve • Non-Irradiated

Plant Material

Leaf

Flavor Profile

Mild • Green • Grassy • Earthy

Storage

Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight, heat and moisture.

FDA Disclaimer

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.