Alfalfa Plant –Multiple health benefits Alfalfa is a plant of the pea family it one of the most versatile and nutritious food available. Alfalfa is commonly added to other herbs for its nutritive qualities. It is also used as a commercial source of chlorophyll. It is highly alkaline, thus making it effective in the treatment of acid related disorder. Alfalfa aids in the assimilation of protein, fats and carbohydrates and is an excellent blood purifier. It can be added to soups and salads and concentrates of alfalfa leaves is also used as a main ingredient in many high quality mineral supplements. Nutrients in Alfalfa: Alfalfa leaves contain saponins, phytoestrogen and antioxidant. It also contain Vitamins; A, B complex, C, E, K, U, Biotin, Inositol and Minerals; calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, potassium, sodium, sulfides and choline. Alfalfa is Beneficial in these Illnesses: * Alfalfa detoxifies the body and alkalinizes it. * Alfalfa is good for disorders of the skin. * It acts as a diuretic. * It balances hormones * Help in the treatment of Arthritis * Help reduce blood cholesterol * Help reduce blood glucose * Help reduce plaque in the arteries that can help prevent heart disease. * Alfalfa can increase the ability of blood to clot after injury; therefore alfalfa should not be used while taking aspirin or anti-clotting medication. * Helps in the treatment of peptic ulcers. * Helps in digestion * Helps the body fights off infection * Helps in constipation, hemorrhoids and gastritis * Helps reduce various types of bleeding. * Help in lowering fever. * Helps to improve appetite. * Helps to eliminate retained water. * The loads of vitamin and mineral in alfalfa can help in malnutrition, anorexia * Other problem that can be treated by alfalfa includes; liver problems, anemia, body odor, cancer, anemia and asthma. Recommendations: It can be best consumed in the form of sprouts, 1-2 tablespoons. It can also be consumed as tea- just boil the seeds and add honey and lime for taste. Do not add milk.
Posted on: Fri, 30 Aug 2013 08:01:12 +0000