Alfalfa

What is Alfalfa extract, and what species does it come from?

Alfalfa extract from Bio-Botanica is a botanical extract made from Medicago sativa, a plant in the Fabaceae family, native to Central and western Asia. The extract is made from the leaf. Bio-Botanica has manufactured botanical extracts at its cGMP facility in Hauppauge, New York since 1972.

What part of Alfalfa does Bio-Botanica extract?

Bio-Botanica extracts the leaf of Alfalfa (Medicago sativa). The plant part is stated on every specification sheet, because part-versus-species accuracy matters for identity testing and for label copy in the finished product.

What extract forms of Alfalfa are available?

Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) is available from Bio-Botanica as alcohol-free extract and cosmetic glycerin extract. Each form carries its own Part ID and its own specification. Which one suits you depends on the carrier, the solids content and the process your finished product runs through.

Where does Alfalfa originate?

Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) is native to Central and western Asia. Bio-Botanica sources raw Alfalfa against identity and quality specifications, and every incoming lot is tested in our onsite laboratory before extraction begins.

Is Alfalfa extract available alcohol-free?

Yes. Every Alfalfa extract Bio-Botanica currently offers is alcohol-free — alcohol-free extract and cosmetic glycerin extract. These suit formulations where ethanol is restricted by label, market or process.

Is Alfalfa extract standardized to a specific compound?

Bio-Botanica’s Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) extracts are full-spectrum rather than standardized to a single marker compound. The Bio-Chelated process is designed to carry the botanical’s naturally occurring constituents through in their native ratios. If your specification calls for a standardized Alfalfa material, our team can discuss a custom extraction.

What applications is Alfalfa extract suited for?

Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) extract is supplied to formulators in dietary supplements, food and beverage, and cosmetics and personal care. The right format depends on the application: liquid and glycerin-carried forms suit water-based systems, powdered and solid extracts suit dry blends and capsules, and oil infusions suit anhydrous and oil-phase work. Positioning is structure/function only.

What certifications are available for Alfalfa extract?

Bio-Botanica manufactures under cGMP and holds FSSC 22000 and NSF certification, with Kosher, Halal and USDA Organic available on qualifying materials. Certification status is confirmed per Part ID, so ask our team which apply to the specific Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) extract you are specifying.

What documentation ships with Alfalfa extract?

Every Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) order ships with a specification sheet, a certificate of analysis for the lot, and a safety data sheet. Regulatory and allergen statements are available on request. Samples ship with the same documentation so your team can evaluate against a real spec.

How is Alfalfa extract sold, and can I get a sample?

Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) extract is sold in bulk to manufacturers and formulators, not as a finished consumer product. Pricing is available by requesting a formal quote — our team quotes to your volume and specifications. Samples ship free within the United States with full documentation.

How is Alfalfa extract manufactured and tested?

Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) is extracted by the Bio-Chelated cold-extraction process at Bio-Botanica’s FDA-inspected cGMP facility in Hauppauge, New York. Identity and quality are verified in our onsite laboratory using HPLC, GC/MS and ICP/MS among other methods, and every lot is released against its specification before it ships.