Alfalfa Tonic has become a popular household name. It is commonly used to improve the appetite in children. It is a combination of well proven homeopathic medicines and has been verified clinically. 

It promotes mental and physical well being by serving as a natural source of many nutrients such as vitamins, minerals as well as essential amino acids.

This article will have an overview of the various uses, benefits, and possible side effects of Alfalfa Tonic.

What are the ingredients in Alfalfa Tonic?

Alfalfa Tonic is composed of the following homeopathic medicines:-

1. Acidum phosphoricum

It is well known to improve nervous debility. It is particularly effective to remove mental exhaustion from severe acute diseases, grief, excesses and loss of vital fluids. Young people who grow rapidly and who are burdened mentally and physically best respond to this medicine.

2. Alfalfa

This medicine increases the appetite and improves digestion. Due to this it is effective in improving mental and physical vigor and even helps in weight gain. It acts as a fat producer and even increases the quality and quantity of milk in lactating mothers. It is used to treat diseases which are characterized by malnutrition particularly neurasthenia, insomnia, nervous indigestion etc. 

3. Avena sativa

It favorably influences the nutritive function of the brain and the nervous system. It effectively treats nervous exhaustion, sexual debility, and debility after exhausting diseases, tremors of the aged, post diphtheritic paralysis, and even nervous states due to many female troubles.

4. Cinchona officinalis

It is especially suited to treat debility that arises due to loss of body fluids that is accompanied with nervous irritability.

5. Cinnamonum

It is indicated to improve languid circulation in feeble patients.

6. Hydrastis canadensis

It is well known to help old, easily tired people who have cachexia and great debility. It helps to sharpen cerebral function. It is also helpful to treat poor digestion, weak muscular power and obstinate constipation. It has marked action on the liver. 

7. Kali arsenicum

It helps to treat long- standing anemia, restlessness and nervousness.

8. Nux vomica

It is effective in restoring equilibrium of the body that has been disturbed due to prolonged intake of antibiotics, painkillers and other allopathic medicines. It also helps to counteract the negative effects of modern lifestyle including disturbed digestion due to consumption of fatty food, stimulants such as tea, coffee and even alcohol. The mental strain due to sedentary life, prolonged office hours, over study and close application to business and anxieties and cares associated with it also responds well to the therapeutic action of this medicine.



What are the uses of Alfalfa Tonic?

Alfalfa Tonic aids the regenerative process that occurs during and after the disease. This helps in rapid recovery once the acute disease has subsided and the infection has cleared from the body. 

At the same time Alfalfa Tonic helps to correct the digestive function of the body and improves the appetite of the patient.  I

t can also be used as a general tonic to promote good health as it is rich in many nutrients such as vitamins and minerals. 

Due to this it can be used effectively to treat many conditions such as:-

  • Anemia- Alfalfa Tonic works well to improve the anemia that arises due to chronic illnesses or as a result of violent acute illnesses with significant blood loss. It stimulates the body to produce adequate red blood cells and hemoglobin. It also improves the function of red blood cells in the body. 
  • It is given to girls during puberty to help maintain vigor during the menstrual period.
  • It is given to stimulate sluggish metabolism which in turn helps to improve the appetite and energy levels in the person. Alfalfa Tonic for kids helps to make them better eaters and consequently help them attain ideal weight according to their age and height.
  • It is commonly used to improve mental alertness. It is given to people who have been suffering from lack of concentration, nervous weakness and inability to focus at work or studies. Regular intake of Alfalfa Tonic helps a person become more alert mentally as well as strong willed. This enables the person to use their mental faculties more efficiently.
  • It helps in rapid convalescence after exhausting or violent illnesses. Diseases such as typhoid, malaria, dengue fever etc. causes weakness in the body, poor appetite, muscle and bone pains, headaches and poor concentration at work even long after completing their course. Such a weakened system becomes prone to many latent viruses and infections such as herpes zoster. A balanced and nutritious diet when supplemented by this tonic helps in faster and better recovery from such ordeals. This enables the patient to resume the normal routine earlier.
  • It is given to people to strengthen their digestion and tone up the liver functions. People who suffer from weak digestion, unsatisfactory or irregular bowel habits or a feeling of fullness or discomfort in the abdomen respond well to this tonic. It can also be given to improve the digestive problems occurring in the children.
  • It is given to relax the mind and ease mental tension and stress. This is important as stress not only affects the work performance and interpersonal relationship but it can also lead to many health issues such as insomnia, heart troubles, hormonal problems etc.  

What are the side effects of Alfalfa Tonic?

No side effects have been reported so far of Alfalfa Tonic. The processing technology used by  Dr. Willmar Schwabe ensures that it is a non- toxic preparation and all the natural ingredients are retained at the optimum level. All these ensure that Alfalfa Tonic can be freely used to improve health in general.

What kind of patient best responds to Alfalfa Tonic?

It is suitable to treat people of all ages and both genders who are convalescing or suffering from general weakness, anemia, lack of appetite, sleep disorders and stress or mental tension. It can be used even by pregnant females. 

For diabetics a special preparation of Alfalfa Tonic known as Alfalfa Tonic–diabetes is prepared by Dr. Willmar Schwabe India.  

What is the dosage of Alfalfa Tonic?

The ideal dosage of Alfalfa Tonic is one tablespoon for adults and one teaspoon for children. This is to be taken three times a day, one hour before the meals. 

CONCLUSION

Alfalfa Tonic is a boon to mankind. It is a well proven preparation that comprises many nutrients, essential amino acids and vitamins, and many homeopathic medicines in a standardized proportion to provide the best results. 

The homeopathic medicines present in Alfalfa Tonic are Acid phosphoricum, Alfalfa, Avena sativa, Cinchona officinalis, Cinnamonum, Hydrastis, Kali ars and Nux vomica. 

Alfalfa Tonic for kids help to improve their appetite and digestive function which help them gain ideal weight. It helps to overcome bad effects of chronic and violent diseases. 

Anemia, prolonged mental and physical sluggishness, poor concentration responds well to this tonic. It even helps to relax the mind and ease mental stress and strain that are part and parcel of modern life. It has no known side effects and contraindications. If the complaints are not relieved by regular use of Alfalfa Tonic it is advised to consult a doctor.