Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) Dry Herb

-Available in 1 oz.

-Sealed in a silver standup zip pouch for freshness

-SKU # ALF-DH1

*Health Benefits:

• Eliminating Bloating

• Water Retention

• High in Vitamins

• Minerals & Nutrients

• Plays a vital role in the strength and growth of our bones

• Important in the maintenance of a healthy body.

• Curing kidney problems

• Autoimmune disorders

• Healing arthritis

• Nourishing the digestive, skeletal, and urinary system

• Used to cleanse the blood

• Will help detoxify the body, especially the liver

• Treats menopausal symptoms

• Treats endometriosis

• Believed to lower cholesterol levels

• Prevents strokes

• Heals whooping cough

• Good for treating anemia

• Loss of appetite

• Used as a diuretic for indigestion

• Bladder disorders

• Flatulence

• IBS

• Healing fractured bones, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis

• May be helpful in balancing hormones

• Useful as an estrogen replacement in order to increase breast milk and to lessen the effects of PMS

• Natural herbal laxative

• Helps relieve constipation

• Useful for replacing Vitamin K that is depleted during treatment with a wide variety of drugs including antibiotics

• Helpful for controlling drug and alcohol addiction. 

Magickal Properties:

• Also used for success in money matters.  Used for money drawing.  A traditional “luck” herb. Not powerful enough to be used alone, this herb “plays well” with other herbs such as Basil, Patchouli and Goldenseal helping to reinforce other luck and money herbs while adding a bit of protective insurance. 

• Burn Alfalfa and scatter the ashes around the property for this is used in money spells.

• Harvest a small quantity at the full moon. Dry and burn in the cauldron. Place ashes in an magickal amulet.  Weave together alfalfa strands to make an amulet to protect against poverty.  

• Add alfalfa to your magical cooking to ward off disease, bring money into the home and when general grounding is desired.

• Grow a pot of Alfalfa on your windowsill.  If you’re nervous about a meeting, drink a tea beforehand by placing two heaping teaspoonfuls to a pint of hot water.  Steep 10 minutes and strain.  Drinking this tea at other times will help you release your fears. 

• To bring about Good Fortune in all sorts of Money Matters, both through Business Success and through Good Luck in Gambling. It is particularly said to keep away poverty and prevent financial troubles. Some folks tell us that that they like to sprinkle it under the carpets in their place of business to attract and hold Steady Paying Customers or Gain the Boss’s Favor. Others say they carry a pinch of alfalfa leaves in a green flannel bag or in their pocket when they go to place a bet because they believe that it will Bring in the Winnings.

Nutrition: 

• Vitamin A                

• Niacin

• Vitamin B                

• Folic Acid

• Vitamin D                

• Calcium

• Vitamin E                

• Potassium

• Vitamin K                

• Phosphorus

• Zinc                         

• Protein

• Iron                         

• Magnesium

• Sulfur                      

• Sodium

Warnings:

• Pregnant women should not use

• Nursing women should not use

• Should not be used by women with hormone sensitive cancers

• Patients with gout should avoid

Methods of administration:

• Tea

• Tincture

• Capsules

• Added to meals

Applications:

• Diuretic

• Laxative

• Immune System Stimulant

• Herbal Detoxifier

Drug Interactions:

• Blood thinners

• Azathioprine

• cyclosporine

• prednisone

***Please double check with an interaction checker (Web MD) to see if any prescription medications you're on might interact with any supplements or herbs you may be taking or wish to take***

http://www.webmd.com/interaction-checker/default.htm

Suggested Use:

• Make a tincture/herbal extract by mixing 1 part dry herb to 4 parts alcohol (80 proof vodka NOT rubbing alcohol).  Shake every day for 6 weeks, strain and store in an amber glass bottle in the dark.  Take 6-15 drops 2 times a day for the above health reasons.

• Make an oil by mixing one part dried powder to 4 parts Extra Virgin olive oil.  You can either follow the directions of the tincture above but replace the alcohol with olive oil or make a double boiler on the stove by placing a pan with water on the stove with water in it and a glass container, preferably a glass measuring cup with a spout inside the pan of water.   Fill the glass container with the herb and cover with oil. Let the herb sit in the oil, stir over medium heat for 2 hours, strain and put in an amber bottle and store in a dark place.  

*Disclaimer: Please do your own research before using my products. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Discontinue use if you have any side effects. Can cause allergic reactions. Consult a health practitioner before using these products or if you have any serious medical conditions, if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking any medications.