Alfalfa

Common Name:

Alfalfa

Botanical Name:

Medicago sativa

Short Description:

Alfalfa is a deeply nourishing herb rich in vitamins, minerals, and chlorophyll. It is commonly used as a gentle restorative for depleted states, to support lactation, and to aid digestion and detoxification.

Parts Used:

Leaves (young aerial parts), sometimes sprouts

Actions:

Nutritive, alterative, diuretic, mild phytoestrogen, digestive tonic

Energetics:

Cooling, moistening, sweet

Body Systems:

Endocrine, digestive, urinary, musculoskeletal

Spiritual/Energetic Uses:

Alfalfa promotes growth, abundance, and grounding nourishment. It gently repletes physical and energetic stores, making it ideal for burnout, convalescence, or depleted yin.

Planetary/Dosha Associations:

Planetary: Jupiter
Dosha: Balances Vata and Pitta

Safety Notes:

Generally very safe. Use caution in large amounts with lupus or autoimmune conditions due to potential immune-stimulating effects. Best used as a tea, infusion, or powdered green supplement.