Nettle

Known in Arabia as The Father of All Foods after seeing how strong and swift it made their horses. In India it is known as a culinary herb, In Chinese medicine it is known for digestive health and appetite stimulation. Here at Cedar & Sage you’ll find it in our Vitamix Tea. Alfalfa is so rich in herbal medicine for people, livestock and nature. As a nutrient dense hay it is commonly grown as a forage crop for livestock. It is also known for its deep taproots that have been said to go as deep as 60 plus feet into the soil. Making it a valuable crop for soil conservation and nitrogen fixation. The rich dark green leaves have 8 amino acids and because of it’s deep roots it is full of rich proteins and vitamins A, D, E and K. Alfalfa leaves are also known as a good source of Chlorophyll and Carotene. The parts of the plant that are used are dried leaves, stems, unopened flowers and sprouts.