What are the benefits of the herb Alfalfa?

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What are the benefits of the herb Alfalfa?

Answer 1

Medical Uses

Alfalfa has been used as an herbal medicine for over 1,500 years. Alfalfa is high in protein, calcium, plus other minerals, vitamin A, vitamins in the B group, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, and vitamin K.

[edit] Traditional Uses

In early Chinese medicines, physicians used young alfalfa leaves to treat disorders related to the digestive tract and the kidneys. In India, ayurvedic physicians used the leaves for treating poor digestion. They made a cooling poultice from the seeds for boils. At the time, alfalfa was also believed to be helpful towards people suffering from arthritis and water retention.

[edit] Modern Use

It is majorly used in homeopathic medicines worldwide. Today, alfalfa is suggested for treating anemia, diabetes, to extend appetite and contribute towards weight gain, as a diuretic for increased urination, for indigestion and bladder disorders, alfalfa can also be used as an estrogen replacement in order to increase breast milk and to mitigate premenstrual syndrome, a dietary supplement, and to lower blood cholestrol levels.[4]

Answer 2

Botanical name Medicago Sativa , popular name Lucerne or Alfalfa is a member of the leguminous plants and a healthy food. Alfalfa herbal supplements have a substantial healthy benefits :- can be used as an overall tonic because  it has a detoxifying effect,-stimulate lactation in nursing mothers,- have laxative and diuretic qualities,- improve appetite,- help in prostate disorders,- good source of chlorophyll, beta-carotene, calcium, potassium, zinc, iron and vitamins A, B1, B6, C, D, E and K, may help reduce blood sugar,- help in water retention and arthritis,- block absorption of cholesterol and prevent the formation of atherosclerotic plaque,- help in disorders of the digestive tract. Alfalfa is actually high recommended  having estrogenic activity,

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