Top health benefits of Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) herb

Deep-rooted perennial; 1-3 ft. Leaves clover-like, but leaflets elongate. Violet-blue flowers in loose heads ¼ - ½ in. long. Apr-Oct. Pods loosely spiral-twisted. Found in fields and roadsides.Often cultivated. Warning: Consuming large quantities saponins may cause bloating in livestock. Sprouts may cause recurrence in dormant cases of lupus.
 (Medicago sativa), Part used: Tops.

  Properties: Alterative, nutritive, antipyretic.

  What it affects: Stomach and blood.

           

Preparations and amount:

Infusion: Steep 5-15 min. Take 6 oz (fluid ounce).3 times daily.

Tincture: Take 5-15 drops 3 times daily.

Fluid extract: Take ½ to 1 tsp.3 times daily.

Powder: Take 5-15 #0 capsules (30-60 grains) 3 times daily.

Purpose:

  Internally, alfalfa must be used in fresh, raw form in order to provide essential nutrients. Which alfalfa is full of. Every vitamin and major mineral is in alfalfa, with exception vitamin D. Alfalfa aids in the assimilation of protein, fats, and carbohydrates and is an excellent blood purifier. It can be added to soups and salads. Eight alfalfa tablets, taken at mealtime (preferably chewed before swallowing) provide fiber bulk which greatly aids in maintaining bowel regularity.

  Alfalfa sprouts are a great favorite with many people; but rinse them thoroughly before serving, to remove mold and bacteria. Because it has a similar properties, alfalfa has been substituted for red clover blossoms. It is good for flowering fevers. Alfalfa detoxifies the body and alkalinizes it, lowers cholesterol, balances both blood sugar and hormones, and promotes pituitary function. It acts as diuretic, attacks fungi, reduces inflammations and helps reduce various type of bleeding.

  Alfalfa is good for ulcers, disorders of the skin, digestive system, bones, and joints. In addition to reducing cholesterol and balancing hormones and blood sugar, it is good for arthritis and other disorders of the bones and joints. Taken every day ,it improves the appetite, relieves urinary and bowel problems, eliminates retained water, and even helps cure peptic ulcers.

  It was named al-falfa,” Father of plants,” by the Arabs. They were among the first to recognize its marvelous properties. Alfalfa is commonly added to other herbs for its nutritive qualities. It may be added as 10%-20% of the formula.