A nutrient-containing leafy herb used in foods, teas, and traditional tonics.
Why people reach for it
A mild, nutritive leafy herb valued for plant micronutrients, including vitamin K.
Ingredients / Formula
Alfalfa leaf (Medicago sativa)
Good to know / Before you use it
Higher-caution guidance
Vitamin K can interfere with warfarin. High medicinal intake may be inappropriate in lupus/autoimmune disease; avoid during pregnancy unless clinician-approved.
Research, in plain English
Food use is established; medicinal research is limited
For educational purposes only. Herbal traditions and emerging research do not guarantee a specific result. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, take medications, have a medical condition, or are preparing for surgery, check with a qualified healthcare professional before medicinal use.