| Alfalfa is an excellent
source of nutritive properties, minerals, chlorophyll, and vitamins. The
first documented use by the Chinese dates back to the 6th century. Chinese
healers use alfalfa to treat kidney stones and to relieve fluid retention
and swelling.
First discovered by the Arabs, who dubbed this
valuable plant the "father of all foods" the leaves of the
alfalfa plant are rich in minerals and in nutrients, including calcium
, magnesium , potassium
, and carotene (useful against heart disease and cancer). English
herbalist John Gerard recommended alfalfa for upset stomachs. Noted biologist
and author Frank Bouer discovered that the leaves of this remarkable legume
contained eight essential amino acids. Alfalfa is a good laxative and a natural
diuretic. It is often used to treat urinary tract infections. This
versatile herb is also a folk remedy for arthritis, and is reputed to be an
excellent appetite stimulant and overall tonic. Unfortunately, most westerners
regard alfalfa as a cattle fodder, and therefore, rarely take advantage of
the beneficial properties of the common plant.
The leaves of this remarkable legume contain
eight essential amino acids. Alfalfa is a good laxative and a natural
diuretic. It is useful in the treatment of urinary tract infections, and kidney,
bladder and prostate disorders. Alkalizes and detoxifies the body,
especially the liver. Promotes pituitary gland function and contains an
anti-fungus agent.
Alfalfa is also known as:
Medicago sativa, Buffalo herb, Lucerne
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