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Alfalfa Powder

Technical Name : Medicago sativa
Can Eat 0

Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It tastes sweet, bitter and has an earthy flavour.

Usage Tips

  1. Store Alfalfa Powder in a sealed container in a dark, cool place.
  2. Alfalfa powder can be used as a dietary supplement rather than being used for flavoring purposes.
  3. It can be consumed by blending it into vegetable juices or vegetarian dishes.
  4. It can also be used in baking. It can be combined with other herbs like mint, thyme, oregano, and nettle.

Common names and forms

  1. Alfa alfa extract
  2. Alfa Alfa Powder

Description

Alfalfa is a herbaceous, perennial flowering plant in the legume family Fabaceae and originated in south-central Asia. As it develops, various stems bearing trifoliolate(leaves with three leaflets) leaves arise from the crown buds. Alfalfa powder is fine, light-green colored, odourless powder obtained from dried and ground alfalfa leaves. It can be used as a dietary supplement and can be added to food and vegetables.

Health benefits

  • Alfalfa powder contains several important minerals and vitamins like calcium and iron. Calcium promotes strong bones and teeth, and iron helps in the production of red blood cells.(1)
  • It also contains dietary fiber and compounds called saponins that help to reduce bad cholesterol levels.(1)
  • It helps to reduce the build-up of plaque( fatty deposits) in arteries that reduce the risk of atherosclerosis and heart diseases.(1)
  • It has anti-inflammatory properties that help to treat inflammation, like asthma and arthritis.(1)

Selection Guide

Look for light-green colored organic alfalfa powder with no additives. Make sure the powder is free-flowing with no evidence of moisture.

Note

Alfalfa Powder should not be consumed during pregnancy as it could stimulate uterine contractions. It should not be consumed by those having clotting disorder or gout. It may also interfere with some medications like diabetes drugs, diuretics and anti-inflammatory medications.(2)

Resource & Links

(1,2) https://www.livestrong.com/article/287650-what-are-the-benefits-of-alfalfa-powder/

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