Although some herbalists consider Alfalfa so mild that it is a food rather than a medicine, the herb has to its credit some wonderful cures. Frank Bower (who is known as the Father of Alfalfa) discovered that the plant contained important enzymes, which assist in good digestion. Tests over a period of years revealed that in addition to enzymes, the plant contains important chlorophyll, vitamins and minerals, all of which stimulate the appetite. The enzymes are sufficiently present to help in the digestion of all four classes of foods--proteins, fats, starches and sugars. One of the important vitamins present in the food is Vitamin U, which is also present in raw cabbage and which has been used to treat peptic ulcers. This discovery of Vitamin U confirms the Chinese herbalists'' use of the herb to cure ulcers. In the Soviet Union, after years of testing Vitamin U on laboratory animals, scientists began clinical testing of the substance on human patients with gastric and duodenal ulcers, with an 80% cure rate, the other 20% being noticeably improved. In any conditions that require cleansing and building of the body--and that includes most ailments! Alfalfa is recommended as a basic, and mild, herbal food. Alfalfa is especially rich in iron, calcium and phosphorus, all necessary for strong, healthy teeth. The high Vitamin K content of the herb helps to clot the blood properly and prevent against hemorrhages. For this reason--among lots of good reasons--it is recommended that pregnant women take the tea daily. In addition to the blood doffing properties of Vitamin K, it has been found effective in preventing and curing high blood pressure in test animals, and may turn out to be important for the same use in humans. It is important that in the plant kingdom, only Alfalfa contains a significant amount of Vitamin K; most plants are quite deficient in the vitamin. The high Vitamin A content in the plant is excellent to prevent infection. This vitamin also helps prevent nigh

Please consult your healthcare practitioner before taking any dietary supplement. Christopher's Original Formulas, they have encapsulated their finest herbal singles line in a 100% PURE VEGETABLE BASED CAPSULE to meet your specific herbal dietary needs. Christopher's Original Singles - In conjunction with the highest quality herbal dietary supplements that you have come to expect from Dr. Dr.

Best Sellers Rank: See Top 100 in Health & Household. Dosage Form: Capsule. Is Product Expirable: Yes. Unit Count: 1.00 Count. Item Package Quantity: 1. Recommended Uses For Product: Dietary. Age Range (Description): Adult. Brand: Dr. Christopher's. Item Form: Capsule. : B0016BFKNE. Manufacturer: Dr. Christopher's Original Formulas. Date First Available: May 7, 2005. Package Dimensions: 3.7 x 1.8 x 1.3 inches; 4 Ounces.