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Mark Tierno's Medicinal Herbs Database

	Alfalfa (Lucerne)
Botanical Name	Medicago sativa
System Affected	blood, teeth, asthma, arthritis, carotene, estrogen
Properties	Source of carotene (Vit A), reduces fevers, blood purifier. Has natural fluoride; prevents tooth decay. excellant for asthma, arthritis, diabetes, digestion weight gaining, strength gaining Estrogen replacement endometriosis
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Origin
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Toxicity	none
Dosage	tea: 1oz/1pint hot water