Alfalfa is an herb that is often overlooked. It's medicinal and nutritional benefits are very impressive
These symptoms benefit from alfalfa: swelling, pain or stiff joints, arthritis, ulcers, stomach ailments, colon problems, gas pain, haital hernia, water retention, stimulates appetite, swollen ankles and feet, sinus problems, allergies, hayfever, gout, body odor, smelly feet, bad breath, detoxification
Alfalfa is a natural, antihistamine, diuretuc, digestive aid, provides fiber and chlorophyll, rich source of trace minerals, aids diabetices, lowers cholesterol, anti-tumor, anti-bacterial
VITAMINS found in Alfalfa:
Vitamin A - for night vision. Builds resistance to infections, especially in the respiratory tract; promotes growth ands vitality; promotes healthy skin and is essential in pregnancy.
Vitamin E - protects cells against damage from sun's radiation and air pollution; promotes heart, cardiovascular and muscle health and improved immune function; promotes muscle tone in the body; helps bring nutrients to cells and helps strengthen blood vessel walls, including capillary walls; helps proper focusing of the eyes.
Vitamin U - promotes health of body to help overcome peptic ulcers.
Vitamin B6 - helps food assimilation and protein and fat metabolism; promotes nerve and skin health; helps battle nausea symptoms.
Vitamin K - essential for blood clotting; important in liver functions; may possibly contribute to vitality and longevity.
Vitamin D - regulates the use of calcium and phosphorus in the body and is therefore necessary for the proper formation of strong and healthy teeth and bones.
MINERALS found in Alfalfa:
Calcium - builds and maintains bones and teeth; helps clot blood, aids in vitality and endurance; regulates heart rhythm, soothes nerves.
Iron - required in manufacturing hemoglobin; helps carry oxygen in the blood.
Potassium - necessary for normal muscle tone, nerves, heart action and enzyme reactions; digests fats.
Phosphorus - needed for normal bone and tooth structure. Interrelated with action of calcium and Vitamin D. Improves nourishment of nerve tissue.
Chlorine (chloride) - an essential electrolyte which cleans and purifies the body; regulates fat, sugar and starch metabolism.
Sodium - regulates fluid balance throughout body; neutralizes acids, prevents clotting of blood; activates spleen, bowels and stomach functions.
Silicon Magnesium helps body to deal with constipation; steadies the nerves; has protective effect on skin and body; stimulates brain function.
Other properties of alfalfa:
High in protein - alfalfa has 18.9% as compared to beef at 16.5%, milk at 3.3% and eggs at 13.1%. (Muscles are composed of protein and the lack of it results in fatigue and weakness.)
Alfalfa's deep roots seek out minerals in the subsoil, which are inaccessible to other plants. The average alfalfa plant has roots 10 to 20 feet long or more.
Resource materials:Nature's Medicines, by Richard LucasNature's Healing Grasses by H.E. Kirschner, M.D.Vitamin/Mineral Chart by the Redwood City Health Food CenterDiet and Health, by Dr. B.L. Corley
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