Provides useful proteins and vitamins for dietary use. Stimulates menstruation. Stimulates milk production in lactating women. Miscellaneous information:
Alfalfa is usually compressed into capsules or brewed as tea.
UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS
Treats arthritis. Treats unusual bleeding. Lowers cholesterol.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if you:
Take anti-coagulants, such as warfarin sodium (Coumadin) or heparin. Have lupus erythematosus. Consult your doctor if you:
Have any bleeding disorder. Pregnancy:
Pregnant women should experience no problems taking usual amounts as part of a balanced diet. Other products extracted from this herb have not been proved to cause problems. Breast-feeding:
Breast-fed infants of lactating mothers should experience no problems when mother takes usual amounts as part of a balanced diet. Other products extracted from this herb have not been proved to cause problems. Infants and children:
Treating infants and children under 2 with any herbal preparation is hazardous. Others:
None expected if you are beyond childhood and under 45, basically healthy and take for only a short time. Alfalfa sprouts eaten in large amounts may cause one form of anemia. Storage:
Keep cool and dry, but don't freeze. Store safely away from children. Safe dosage:
At present no "safe" dosage has been established.
TOXICITY
Generally regarded as safe when taken in appropriate
quantities for short periods of time.
ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS
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