{"product_id":"alfalfa-leaf-organic","title":"Alfalfa Leaf (Organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHerbs: Alfalfa Leaf, Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eMedicago sativa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cu\u003eSize:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 oz package\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFormat:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlant Part:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Aerial Parts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFarming:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlso known as: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMedicago sativa, lucerne, holy-hay, trefoil, buffalo herb, jat, purple medic, and Qdbt\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlfalfa leaves are known for their nutritional value. This flowering perennial is a member of the pea family and is cultivated worldwide. Medicago sativa has been used as a healthful tonic in American folk herbalism, a culinary food in India, and as digestive support in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Our organic alfalfa leaf can be infused as alfalfa tea, added to herbal vinegars, and incorporated into soups and stews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell known as a feed plant for livestock, alfalfa has a rich tradition of other uses. In traditional American folk medicine, it has been administered as a nutritive tonic. The dried alfalfa leaf is widely available in herbal shops and health food stores as an herbal tea, tablet, or powder. The seed is often sprouted and eaten in salads and sandwiches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlfalfa has leguminous flowers that vary in color from purple to yellow, trifoliate, clover-like leaves, and a deep taproot. Some sources say that taproots have been found reaching down 68 feet into the soil! Alfalfa is native to southwest Asia, with wild species occurring in the Caucasus and in the mountainous regions of Afghanistan and Iran, and is widely cultivated throughout the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eActive Compounds:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlkaloids (aspragine, trigonelline); phytoestrogenic compounds (formometin, coumestrol); vitamins K, A, C, and minerals Ca, K, Fe, Mg; saponins; coumarins, porphyrins, flavonoids, trace minerals, proteins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eActions\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem\u003eNutritive tonic, Diuretic, Anti-inflammatory, Astringent, and Galactagogue\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAlfalfa leaf is a nutrient-dense herb, rich in vitamins (K, C), minerals (iron, calcium), and saponins, traditionally used to manage cholesterol, improve digestion, and support lactation. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsed to alleviate digestive issues and as an alkaline agent to neutralize acidity. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eContains weak phytoestrogens, used to balance hormones, reduce symptoms of menopause, and aid in lactation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Alfalfa leaf is generally safe in food amounts but poses risks when taken as a supplement, especially for those with autoimmune diseases (such as lupus), hormone-sensitive conditions (breast\/uterine cancer), or during pregnancy. It may interact with blood thinners due to high Vitamin K and cause issues with diabetes medication\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHerbal Magick:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Alfalfa leaf is a powerful magical herb primarily used to attract prosperity, abundance, and good fortune, often referred to as \"money stay with me\" magic. It represents grounded, steady financial growth and is used to protect against poverty or financial loss. It is associated with Venus, the Sun, and the element of Fire. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Food and Drug Administration has not evaluated this information. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease; it is for educational purposes only.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Raven Moon Emporium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50438100222238,"sku":"691959009918","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/7448\/8350\/files\/AlfalfaOrganic.jpg?v=1776194931","url":"https:\/\/shop.ravenmoonemporium.com\/products\/alfalfa-leaf-organic","provider":"Raven Moon Emporium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}