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    • July 13, 2015 at 10:32 PM #34713
      Annett
      Student

        In Michael Moore’s book Medicinal Plants of the Mountain West it talks about alfalfa “tea.” I put everything I can in a smoothie, so…

        Is it necessary to heat alfalfa to get make it, as Moore says, “in free form” so it can be absorbed well?

      • July 14, 2015 at 12:36 PM #34714
        IdahoHerbalist

          For nearly everything heat, light and humidity are enemies. If you can put raw alfalfa into your smoothies you are much better off.

        • July 14, 2015 at 2:40 PM #34718
          Dr. Patrick Jones
          Homestead Instructor

            That’s how the bunnies use it. They don’t have thumbs so it’s hard for them to turn on the stove. 🙂

            There are few things more wonderful for the body than raw alfalfa.

            Doc

            Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.

          • July 15, 2015 at 4:16 AM #34724
            IdahoHerbalist

              JUST MAKE SURE IT IS NOT GMO ALFALFA! GMO foods are really bad for our bodies. My wife has been recovering from GMO poisoning for several years now.

            • August 3, 2015 at 9:45 PM #34752
              Annett
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                Thank you! This information is so helpful. I have read that there are could be contraindications with excess alfalfa intake. And so I’m wondering, when I use it (or any other herb raw) is there a guide to how much one should have in a day? I tend to think the more the better when it comes to smoothies and greens. So I’m wondering what would “excess” be?

              • August 3, 2015 at 10:24 PM #34756
                IdahoHerbalist

                  I work at a plumbing shop. Last Friday they were telling toilet stories. One of them involved a plugged toilet and a woman that ate LOTS and LOTS of alfalfa. I will only give the details if you demand it. :barf:

                • August 4, 2015 at 4:12 AM #34759
                  Annett
                  Student
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                    No thanks! :face palm 2:

                  • June 15, 2016 at 4:12 AM #34981
                    Annett
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                      Is alfalfa difficult for children to digest? If so, at what age would they be able to digest it well?

                    • June 27, 2016 at 10:42 PM #34994
                      Dr. Patrick Jones
                      Homestead Instructor

                        annett wrote: Is alfalfa difficult for children to digest? If so, at what age would they be able to digest it well?

                        Don’t know why it would be. So long as their old enough to eat regular food.

                        Doc

                        Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.

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