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Alfalfa (medicago sativa) is a flowering plant in the pea family Fabaceae cultivated as an important forage crop. In the UK it is known as lucerne and Lucerne grass in India. Alfalfa is a cool season perennial legume living from three to twelve years, depending on variety and climate. ...read more from Wikipedia

Fast Facts:

• --It is used to treat disorders of the digestive tract and kidneys in traditional Chinese medicine.¹
• --It is now available as a bulk herb, and in tablets or capsules as herbal supplement.¹
• --Its modern use include anemia, diabetes and weight gain.¹

Top Resources on Alfalfa

• Healthwise (via University of Michigan Health System): Alfalfa
• Vitamin Supplements Guide: Alfalfa
• All Natural.Net: Alfalfa
• Vitabase (via NutraSanus): Alfalfa Herb, Supplement And Tea Benefits
• Herbal Supplements 101: Alfalfa Health Benefits
• wiseGEEK: Should I Take Alfalfa Supplements?
• Nutritional Supplements Guide: Benefits Of Alfalfa
• Herbal Extracts Plus: Alfalfa Leaf
• Life Balm: Alfalfa Leaf Capsule

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GuideWisdom and Fast Facts References

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} Healthwise (via University of Michigan Health System): Alfalfa

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