Medicago sativa
What are the benefits of Alfalfa Mint Tea Blend?
- Delivers nutrients and natural vitamins
- Supports general health
- Soothes digestion
Common Names - Lucerne, Buffalo Herb
Part Used - Leaves
Description - Alfalfa is found growing from Maine to Virginia and westward to the Pacific coast. It is 12 to 18 inches tall and flowers from June until August. The leaflets are obovate-oblong, racemes oblong, pod several-seeded linear, coiled about two turns. The flowers are violet purple or bluish. Our Alfalfa Mint Tea Blend provides essential soothing benefits for over-acidification in the stomach. It aids and promotes the actions of stomach enzymes like pepsin. The addition of mint helps to further settle distressed stomachs and provides a delightful, refreshing flavor.
Suggested Use - One to two cups daily.
Suggested Use: Loose Tea: Place one teaspoon in cup of boiling water. Allow to steep 3-5 minutes. Strain, serve, and enjoy. Steep time and amount of tea used can be adjusted to suit your taste. Tea Bag: Place one tea bag in a cup of boiling water. Allow to steep 3-5 minutes. Spice: Use according to your favorite recipe instructions.
Alfalfa's constituents have been extensively studied. The leaves contain approximately 2–3% saponins. Animal studies suggest that these constituents block absorption of cholesterol and prevent the formation of atherosclerotic plaques. To read more, click here.
