{"id":16498,"remedy_name":"Alfalfa","remedy_type":"Herbal Remedy","alternative_names":["Medicago sativa","Alfalfa"],"miasm":"Psoric Miasm","temperament":"Neutral","aggravation_time":"Neutral\/Anytime","keynote_indications":"Key Actions: Appetite stimulant, Estrogenic, Nutritive, Stimulates.\nParts Used: Aerial parts, Sprout.","modalities":"Cautions: Keep to recommended dosage. Do.","symptoms_by_system":{"Extremities":"key information Safety \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2729 traditional uSe \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2729 reSearch \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2729 \u2729 beSt taken aS Sprout \u2713\u2713 Leaf infusion \u2713\u2713\u2713 doSage M, A, food (see pp.44\u201345) often uSed with Sage (Salvia officinalis) cautionS Keep to recommended dosage. Do not eat excessive amounts of sprouting seeds. Avoid during pregnancy. See also pp.42\u201351. Parts used Aerial parts \u2022 Sprout key actions Appetite stimulant \u2022 Estrogenic \u2022 Nutritive \u2022 Stimulates breast milk convalescence and debility Alfalfa infusion and sprouts provide high-quality and easily absorbed nutrition, especially when taken medium-term. Indications for their use include poor appetite, convalescence, inability to gain weight, and anorexia nervosa. Menopausal symptoms Alfalfa is a useful food to supplement during menopause. Unlike soya, it does not inhibit the absorption of minerals such as iron and calcium. Alfalfa contains estrogenic isoflavones, which have led to its recent use for menopausal symptoms, especially in combination with sage (Salvia officinalis). other uses This plant is also useful for arthritic and rheumatic symptoms, diabetes, and raised cholesterol levels. Medicinal uSeS Alfalfa, Lucerne Medicago sativa Most used as animal feed, alfalfa is equally nutritious for humans, containing appreciable levels of protein, calcium, magnesium, vitamins C, E, K, and beta-carotene. Its main traditional use has been as a natural food supplement for debility and convalescence, aiding appetite and weight gain. A\u2013Z of h ErbAL rEMEdIES With easily assimilated nutrients, alfalfa\u2019s combination of phytoestrogens, calcium, and magnesium can prove useful in the prevention of osteoporosis. seeds contain estrogenic isoflavones seeds 162"},"schema_version":"1.0","api_provider":"Allahshafi"}