Medicinal Qualities of Alfalfa
The Chinese used Alfalfa to relieve fluid retention and swelling and still are using it for that purpose. The Arabs discovered Alfalfa and named it "the father of all foods." The leaves of this plant are very rich in minerals and nutrients like calcium, potassium, carotene and magnesium. The Arabs first fed it to their horses because they believed the Alfalfa made them swift and mighty. Alfalfa has been fed to animals for over a thousand years but is also used as herbal medication.
Alfalfa a perennial herb, has a extensive history of dietary and medicinal uses and research has proven the herb might lower blood levels of cholesterol and glucose. A lot of people use Alfalfa supplements orally and is has been proven safe apart from a small percentage of people where it shows lupus like symptoms. In the seeds and sprouts of Alfalfa, amino acid L-canavanine is present and that is what is thought to cause this reaction. However, this is not present in the leaves of the Alfalfa.
Alfalfa is an excellent laxative and also a first class diuretic. It might be used for urinary tract infections, and kidney, bladder and prostrate disorders as well. The most recent discovery of Alfalfa is the advantages that it might provide for lowering cholesterol because there are certain agents in Alfalfa that stick to cholesterol which keeps it from remaining in the blood stream. Additionally, it has a very strong relationship with lowering blood sugar levels.
Because Alfalfa is high in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and has all of the required digestive enzymes. many people enjoy it in their kitchen. It is great in salads and a large number of people eat it as a vegetable all alone. A big group of folks claim that eating Alfalfa is a big part of eating healthy. Besides algae and wheat grass, Alfalfa has the biggest nutritional value.
Alfalfa is also great for lowering fevers and is excellent for the blood. It holds natural fluoride which help in preventing cavity. Alfalfa makes a very good tea. The tea is not only made for human consumption it also has a great effect on plants when you use it as a foliar spray. Alfalfa as mulch isanother way of using it for flower beds.
Now the taste of Alfalfa is something to get used But once you did get used to it (don't give up) it will help in reducing the appetite for heavier foods. So Alfalfa is a great help when you are on a diet.
