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Alfalfa

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Experience the natural healing power of Dr. Christopher's Alfalfa! Alfalfa has been used as an herbal medicine for over 1,500 years. It is high in protein, calcium, various essential minerals, vitamin C, vitamins in the B group, vitamin D, vitamin E and vitamin K. In early Chinese medicine, physicians used young alfalfa leaves to treat disorders related to the digestive tract. In Ayurvedic medicine, physicians used the leaves for treating poor digestion as well. It was also used in these cultures to treat water retention and arthritis.

Alfalfa has been traditionally used to treat the following ailments and conditions: disease prevention, black and blue welts, anemia, ulcer treatment, urinary disorders, peptic ulcers, gastric and duodenal ulcers, for bladder and prostate problems, for lumbago, to slow tooth decay, as a diuretic, to help clot blood in hemorrhages, for high blood pressure, pregnancy, to increase the quality of mother's milk, for jaundice, malnutrition, to lower cholesterol, for arthritis, rheumatism, colitis, wounds and to help alcoholics and drug addicts.

Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) is a flowering plant in the pea family Fabaceae cultivated as an important forage crop in the US, Canada, Argentina, France, Australia, the Middle East, South Africa, and many other countries. It is known as lucerne in the UK, France, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand, and known as lucerne grass in south Asia. It superficially resembles clover, with clusters of small purple flowers.

Directions: As a dietary supplement take 2 capsules before each meal with 12 oz of water or as prescribed by your health care professional. Store in a cool, dry place.