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Alfalfa
Alfalfa
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Boost your health with our organic Alfalfa. Packed with essential vitamins & minerals, this nutrient-dense plant helps improve digestion, increase energy levels, & support immune system function.
alfalfa is a grass in the pea family
Alfalfa has a fresh, earthy flavor that goes well with many other herbs in teas & in other beverages and foods. Tastes grass-like & mildly sweet. Blends well with most other herbs in tea blends.
Background: Darius, King of Persia, reportedly brought Alfalfa to Greece when he was in a battle over Athens.
Description: Found throughout the year, the herb is located in fields in both cultivated and wild areas of Asia, Europe, and North Africa. It is harvested in summer months after having grown to approximately 1 to 3 feet. It has bluish-purple or yellowish flowers that grow from a tall, erect and smooth stem. The seed pods appear spiraled.
Safety: Do not use if you have an autoimmune disease. May interact with certain medications, such as Warfarin (Coumadin).