Organic Alfalfa Leaf (Medicago sativa)

Herbs are Sold By the Ounce, Price is Per Ounce Alfalfa Leaf (Medicago sativa) Family: Fabaceae (Leguminosae) Common Names: Lucerne, Buffalo Herb, Purple Medic Origin: Native to South-Central Asia, now widely cultivated worldwide, particularly in North America, Europe, and Australia. Parts Used: Leaves, sometimes the whole aerial parts Habitat: Alfalfa thrives in a variety of soil types but prefers well-drained, loamy soil. It is commonly grown in temperate regions and is hardy in USDA zones 3-9. Alfalfa is often cultivated as a forage crop and is used extensively in agriculture for feeding livestock. History and Folklore: Alfalfa has been used for thousands of years in traditional medicine, particularly in Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The name "alfalfa" comes from Arabic, meaning "father of all foods," reflecting its nutritional value. It has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues, arthritis, and kidney problems. Alfalfa is also recogn