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Alfalfa | Organic | Clean | Green | Gentle
Alfalfa | Organic | Clean | Green | Gentle
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Meet Organic Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) — the softly aromatic, bright-green dried herb beloved in traditional herbal practices for its clean, grassy flavour and naturally light, refreshing character. These delicate, finely cut leaves brew into a mellow, springlike herbal infusion with subtle earthiness, a hint of sweetness, and a crisp green finish.
Alfalfa is one of the gentlest herbs in the Bare Essentials, valued throughout traditional herbalism for its naturally occurring nutrients and its mild, easy-drinking flavour profile. It slips effortlessly into teas, wellness blends, morning brews, tincture bases and restorative infusions.
Hand-packed in Wollongong, this certified organic herb brings a fresh, meadow-like brightness to your loose-leaf creations — soft, simple and quietly grounding.
💚 Why You’ll Love It
✔️ Certified Organic Alfalfa herb
✔️ Light, grassy flavour — clean and gentle
✔️ Ideal for teas, wellness blends & herbal infusions
✔️ Traditionally appreciated in plant-based tonics
✔️ Hand-packed in Wollongong with Australia wide delivery
💡 Fun Fact
Alfalfa’s name comes from Arabic al-fasfasah, meaning “the best fodder” — a nod to how valued this nutrient-rich herb has been across cultures.
🫖 Shed Pairings:
- Pair with Lemongrass Tea for a bright, green-citrus blend
- Combine with Peppermint Leaf for a refreshing daily tea
- Blend with Calendula Flowers for a sunshine-soft cup
- Mix with Chamomile Tea Cut for a soothing evening brew
- Add depth with Meadowsweet Herb
- Stir into wellness blends with Nettle Leaf
- Layer with Rosehip Granules for a fruity-green infusion
- Ground with Ginger Root for gentle warmth
📖 How to Use
- Tea: Steep 1–2 tsp for 5–8 minutes for a light herbal cup
- Blends: Combine with mint, lemongrass, chamomile or rose
- Wellness Brews: Add to daily herbal blends for a gentle base
- Simmered Infusions: Simmer lightly for a deeper green note
- Tincture Base: Often used in traditional extraction formulas
- Culinary: Stir a pinch into soups or broths for a soft herbal lift
⚠️ Attention Note
· Not recommended for pregnancy or breastfeeding.
· Avoid use if managing auto-immune conditions or taking hormone-sensitive medications.
** NOTE: All information provided on this website is for informational purposes only. Please seek professional advice before commencing any treatment.
Delivery Our shipping costs are a flat rate, meaning you can add any amount of products to your order and you will pay the same.
Regular Post - $10.95 or free on all orders over $130.00
Express Post - $18.95
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