Plant Information

Common Name: ALFALFA
Scientific Name: Medicago sativa
Alternative Names: Lucerne

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R92.00

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Description

• Perennial
• Slender, bushy perennial, blue-green leaves, pea-like flowers, coiled pods containing shiny seeds.
• Fully hardy.
• Full sun, regular watering, neutral to alkaline soil.

Culinary Uses

• Leaves: Eaten raw/ cooked like a vegetable.
• Seeds are sprouted.
• Use it in salads, stews, teas, soups and stir fries.

Parts Used

• Whole plant, leaves, seeds.

Medicinal Uses. It is said that

• Mineral supplement.
• Calcium, magnesium, potassium, vitamin A, D, E, K, contains 8 amino acids, chlorophyll, nutrients like carotene.
• Immune-system stimulant - promotes normal blood clotting.
• Aids in the assimilation of protein, fats, carbohydrates.
• Excellent blood purifier.
• Alkalizes/detoxifies body.
• Help arthritis, intestinal ulcers, gastritis, liver disorders, bleeding gums, asthma, high blood pressure, eczema, anemia, constipation, body/ breath odor, infections, burns, athlete's foot, cancer.
• Diuretic.
• Benefits for specific health conditions:
• Slows progress of atherosclerosis - keep cholesterol from entering the body from food. Effect on activity of immune cells - (macrophages): will not stick in the linings of damaged artery linings.
• Counteract effects of cancer chemotherapy - increases production of white blood cells with up to 60%.
• Diabetes: Improve condition of diabetes when people fail to respond to insulin.
• Endometriosis/menopause related problems: Contains phyto-estrogens (natural plant hormones) - is related to estrogen. Reduces risk of estrogen-linked cancers (breast cancer).
• Vitamin K - helps blood to clot normally - does not interfere with normal circulation.
• Osteoporosis/ Menopause related problems: Vitamin K - can partially prevent bone loss caused by estrogen deficiency. Interacts with Vitamin D to increase formation of new bones.
• Treat ulcers and the bioflavonoids build capillary strength and reduce inflammation of the stomach lining.
• Vitamin A help to maintain stomach health.

Other Uses

• Pour Lucerne tea over your house plants.
• Adds nitrogen to the soil.

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