What is Alfalfa
Alfalfa is an herb. People use the leaves, sprouts, and seeds to make medicine.
Alfalfa is a plant which sends its roots down twenty to thirty feet into the ground and brings up the minerals that are not available on the surface. For this reason, the Arabic word Alfalfa means "father of plants". Alfalfa is rich in vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that play a vital role in the strength and growth of our bones and in the maintenance of a healthy body. It contains protein and vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin E, and vitamin K. It also contains calcium, potassium, carotene, iron, and zinc. It can be taken in the form of seeds, leaves or tablets.

Other names for Alfalfa
The herb Alfalafa is also known as Medicago sativa

Alfala uses
Alfalfa is used for kidney conditions, bladder and prostate conditions, and to increase urine flow. It is also used for high cholesterol, asthma, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, upset stomach, and a bleeding disorder called thrombocytopenic purpura. People also take alfalfa as a source of vitamins A, C, E, and K4; and minerals calcium, potassium, phosphorous, and iron.

What are the Benefits of Alfalfa?
Alfalfa has been used by the Chinese since the sixth century to treat several health conditions. It is considered the richest land source of trace minerals. Rich in vitamins, minerals and other nutrients Alfalfa makes an amazing herbal remedy. Its specific benefits are claimed to include:
Kidney problems, and relieving fluid retention and swelling.
Auto-immune disorder.
Arthritis.
Nourishing the digestive, skeletal, glandular and urinary system.
Cleansing the blood, liver and bowel.
Lowering cholesterol levels.
Preventing strokes.
Whooping coug
 

Alfalfa and hair loss treatment
Alfalfa  may be a Natural Treatment for Hair Loss and Balding
The juice of alfalfa, in combination with equal amounts of carrot and lettuce juice, taken daily, assists in the growth of hair to an amazing extent. The combination of these juices is rich in elements which are especially helpful for the growth of hair and the prevention of hair loss.

Safety concerns with using alfalfa (Medicago sativa)

People with lupus or a family history of lupus should avoid alfalfa in any form.
Due to its estogenic effects pregnant or nursing women should avoid this herb, young children and those with estrogen-sensitive cancers should also avoid alfalfa because of its possible estrogenic effects.

Alfalfa has a high potassium content therefore antone with chronic kidney insufficiency, hypoaldosteronism, or who are using potassium-altering medications should avoid alfalfa to avoid the risk of potentially life-threatening hyperkalemia (too much potassium in the blood).