Alfalfa Leaf Powder, Medicago sativa is also known by the names Buffalo Grass, Purple Medic, Lucerne, and Chilean Clover. Ancient Indian Ayurvedic physicians used Alfalfa Leaf to treat ulcers, arthritis pains and fluid retention. Early Americans used Alfalfa Leaf to treat arthritis, boils, cancer, scurvy, and urinary and bowel problems. Alfalfa Leaf has also been used traditionally for treating infections resulting from surgical incisions, bed sores and inner ear problems. Alfalfa leaf is used in baths to relieve fatigue, muscle tenderness, and the pain and inflammation of rheumatism and arthritis. Add alfalfa leaf to bath teas, bath salts, milk baths and body wraps.