Herbs - Alfalfa

 

Alfalfa, Dried

Latin Name: Medicago sativa

Family: Leguminosae

 
Description

Use of alfalfa dates back thousands of years. The Arabics called it the "Father of all Foods". It is usually found growing in "wasteland" and along roadsides.

Alfalfa is high in vitamins A, B's, C, E, K, and P, as well as choline, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, silica, sodium, and other trace minerals. It is also a good source of chlorophyll, is high in protein (18.9 %), and contains the antioxidant Tricin.

 

Ailments / Situations Where Used

Alfalfa leaf can be used as a blood cleanser. Its diuretic properties help relieve urinary and bowel problems and it is also useful in removing any excess water from the body. The tea can be taken before meals to stimulate the appetite and is said to put the body in balance if taken every day. Seeds or alfalfa concentrate can lower cholesterol by curbing excess cholesterol production in the body.

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