4. Alfalfa Helps in Breast Milk Production
Breastfeeding mothers have been using alfalfa to support lactation for ages. Alfalfa may contain phytoestrogens or plant-components that resemble estrogens and can attach to their receptors, and is anecdotally thought to increase milk supply. Alfalfa does enter breast milk and can cause diarrhea for both mom and baby. As a food, the best way to benefit from alfalfa is by adding it to your diet naturally.
Alfalfa sprouts and seeds taste similar to peas, and you can add them to salads, soups, and other foods. As a Tea, unlike the sprouts, the alfalfa leaf is bitter, so it is usually dried and prepared as a tea. To make alfalfa tea, use one or two teaspoons of dried alfalfa leaves per cup (8 oz) of boiling water. How often you drink the tea will depend on the advice of a certified lactation consultant or doctor.