*Alfalfa may reduce the effectiveness of "blood-thinning" drugs, such as warfarin (coumadin) because alfalfa contains vitamin K. Alfalfa should not be used with prednisone.
==The benefits of Alfalfa are==
Known as “The Father of All Plants”, alfalfa can grow several feet tall and brings many health benefits. Alfalfa contains more vitamins and minerals than many other plants. The germinated sprouts contain vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, B17, C, D, E, K and U. It contains the minerals potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, selenium, zinc, boron, silicon, chromium , cobalt, manganese, molybdenum, sodium and aluminum and is loaded with antioxidants and is an * An old-time treatment for ailments like morning sickness, nausea, kidney stones, and urinary discomfort. * Alfalfa has a long history of use as a folk remedy in Europe, China, and India for indigestion, arthritis, bladder problems, high cholesterol, allergic rhinitis and hayfever, and irregular menstruation.
*Nutritional Support : Alfalfa has high content of protein, calcium, vitamins A, C, E, and K4 and also powerful antioxidant defense system which includes antioxidant enzymes and low molecular weight antioxidants and minerals calcium, potassium, phosphorous, and iron
*Lowering cholesterol in people with high cholesterol. Taking alfalfa seeds seems to lower total cholesterol and “bad” low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in people with high cholesterol levels.
*healing lupus and other auto-immune diseases
* [[Chlorophyll]]-benefits
==Main Combinations==
* Anemia : Alfalfa + [[Spirulina]]
* Dull and brittle hair : Alfalfa + [[Brewer's Yeast]]
* Hair Loss : Alfalfa + [[Brewer's Yeast]] + [[Stinging Nettle]] (leaf)
* Menopause problems : Alfalfa + salvia + [[Red Clover]]
*Prevention of Osteoporosis : [[Bamboo]] + Alfalfa
==References==
''https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2957971/''