Alfalfa

Alfalfa (Medicago sativum) is a member of the legume family and is an excellent source of a number of minerals including calcium, copper, iron, folate, magnesium, Zinc, manganese, phosphorous, potassium and silicon. Alfalfa is also rich in the B vitamins as well as Vitamins C, E and K as well as beta-carotene. Some health experts’ claim that Alfalfa is also a rich source of vitamin A but research has not borne this out to date.  

One of the common uses of alfalfa is to both detoxify as well as alkalize the human body. This her is also a remedy for a number of different health problems such as bad breath, constipation and ulcers. Alfalfa has also been shown to be beneficial in treating Cancer, Diabetes, endometriosis, Arthritis, anemia, osteoporosis, and Atherosclerosis.

Alfalfa has been used for a number of centuries as hay as it is one of the oldest of all plants to be cultivated. It is also a common ingredient of food for people as well. A number of parts of the plants are used such as the seeds, sprouts and the aerial parts (which are the parts that can be seen growing above the ground). These parts are made into capsules, teas and infusions. 

 Alfalfa may be helpful with the following:

• Atheroclerosis
• High Cholesterol
• Diuretics