Alfalfa Extract Review

Product Features

Alfalfa Extract is an herbal liquid formula which may be used for various medicinal purposes such as for congestion (laboratory tests have backed up this view), for managing cholesterol levels (this ailment claim has actually been proven through scientific studies), stomach and intestinal problems, bladder, prostate and kidney medical conditions (scientific research is rather limited for these ailment claims with some specialists actually claiming that alfalfa cannot treat bowel diseases), and arthritis (laboratory studies back up this claim).

The herb is known to interfere with the effect of birth control pills and with blood thinners (such as Coumadin and aspirin). The producer also mentions some side effects. For instance, alfalfa may interfere with medication prescribed after organ transplants, which helps the body not to reject the new organ. In addition, consuming large amounts of alfalfa is not safe, as it can increase the red cell count, enlarge the spleen, and cause lupus to relapse.

According to Mountain Rose Herbs, alfalfa may be used in teas, tablets or capsules, as well as in salads. You should use one or two teaspoons for one cup of tea, and should not have more than three tablespoons of alfalfa in one day. Moreover, you should not exceed 12 capsules of one gram in any one day. The producer, however, does not give indications as to the maximum daily recommended dose of Alfalfa Extract.

Conclusion

Alfalfa Extract is a tincture made of alfalfa leaves. The product should be effective in lowering cholesterol and possibly other illnesses, based on anecdotal use, provided it is of good quality and used in the correct amounts. The producer does not recommend a maximum dose however. In addition, we have found few customer reviews online, so we do not have much information about the quality of the product.

In our view, you should ask for medical advice before using Alfalfa Extract on a regular basis if you suffer from a certain medical condition, as alfalfa interacts with some drugs (as mentioned above).