Alfalfa
The plant, also known as Lucerne or by its scientific name Medicago sativa, belongs to the pea family and grows natively in parts of Asia.
🌿Alfalfa is known for its rich source of essential vitamins, including Vitamins A, D, E, and K, as well as the entire family of B vitamins.
🌿It is known to be a great source of vital minerals like magnesium, potassium, iron, calcium, and folic acid.
🌿Alfalfa is also known to be an extremely good source of amino acids and protein.
Practitioners in India have used the leaf to treat arthritis, gout, water retention, and stomach ulcers.
When the plant reached North America, colonial settlers used it to treat arthritis, scurvy, menstrual problems, and urinary tract complaints.
Native Americans also used the plant. They used its seeds as a nutritious additive and a natural thickening paste.
American herbal practitioners in the 19th century used the herb as a general tonic, and it was also ground into a poultice to treat insect bites and skin irritation.
Numerous studies have demonstrated that alfalfa can help reduce cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of diseases associated with elevated cholesterol, most notably heart disease.
🌿Because alfalfa has natural diuretic properties, it can help us to flush toxins out of our system and purify the body.
🌿Alfalfa can improve your general digestion.
🌿Researchers found alfalfa to be so rich in minerals, vitamins, and proteins that it had multiple benefits on the human body.
🌿Alfalfa may help to neutralize the buildup of uric acid.
Trace minerals in alfalfa can also help to strengthen and rebuild joint tissues.
Many of the minerals in alfalfa may help lower blood sugar.
The health benefits of Alfalfa have been well documented.
- Detoxification of the liver and urinary tracts
- Pituitary gland support
- An alkaline effect on the entire body
- Promotes regular bowel movement
- Increases energy and reduces fatigue
- Helps to increase bone density & healthy teeth.
- For morning sickness
The following Natural Hope Products also include Alfalfa.
The dried leaves can be used in cooking, added to smoothies, and brewed as a tea.
