Alfalfa Homeopathic remedies are prescribed on the principal that 'like cures like', in a tiny dilution - so the indications below are what a healthy person would feel if taking Alfalfa. If your symptoms fit within the symptoms below, then Alfalfa would be a good bet. The following are the strongest indications of Alfalfa for its use in homeopathy. Entries on a white backgorund are from Boericke's Materia Medica, other entries are from a reversed Kent's repertory. Homeopathic remedies are not the same as herbal remedies. Please remember though, this homeopathy materia medica is provided for information only, with no guarantee of accuracy; it is not intended as a substitute for medical advice, nor as a claim for the effectiveness of Alfalfa in treating any of the symptoms below. If symptoms persist, seek professional medical advice - minor symptoms can often be a sign of a more serious underlying condition. Homeopathic remedies are very dilute, and while the homeopathic remedy may be beneficial, the raw product may be harmful. To purchase Alfalfa and other homeopathic remedies online, please click the button above. From its action on the sympathetic, Alfalfa favorably influences nutrition, evidenced in "toning up" the appetite and digestion resulting in greatly improved mental and physical vigor, with gain in weight. Disorders characterized by malnutrition are mainly within its therapeutic range, for example, neurasthenia, splanchnic blues, nervousness, insomnia, nervous indigestion, etc. Acts as a fat producer, corrects tissue waste. Deficient lactation. Increases quality and quantity of milk in nursing mothers. Its pronounced urinary action suggests it clinically in diabetes insipidus and phosphaturia; and it is claimed to allay vesical irritability of prostatic hypertrophy. The rheumatic diathesis seems especially amenable to its action. Relationships Compare: Avena Sat.; Dipodium punct.; Gels.; Hydr.; Kali-p.; Ph-ac.; Zinc. It induces mental exhilaration of buoyancy, i.e., a general feeling of well being; clear and bright, so that all blues are dissipated Dull, drowsy, stupid (Gels.); gloomy and irritable, worse during evening. Dull, heavy feeling in occiput, in and above the eyes, worse toward evening Pain in left side of head Violent headache. Stuffed feeling in eustachian tube (Kali-m.) at night, patulous in morning. Chronic appendicitis. Frequent loose, yellow, painful stools, with burning of flatulence Shifting, flatulent pain along colon several hours after meals Flatulence with distention He must eat frequently, so that he cannot wait for regular meals; hungry in forenoon ( Sulph.) Much nibbling of food and craving of sweets. Appetite impaired, but chiefly increased even to bulimia Stomach; Increased thirst Kidneys inactive; frequent urging to urinate Polyuria ( Phos.-AC.) Increased elimination of urea, indican and phosphates. Slept better than usual, especially in early morning; it induces quiet, reposeful and refreshing sleep. Alfalfa is available to buy through our online shop from WHP in USA, Boiron in USA, Boiron in Canada, Hylands in USA, Weleda in UK (not for export), Helios, Europe, by clicking the red 'View Purchase Options' button. Alternative names, keywords, and common mis-spellings Medicago Sativa. California Clover Or Lucerne