Alfalfa is a plant which sends its roots down twenty to thirty feet into the ground and brings up the minerals that are not available on the surface. Therefore, Alfalfa is naturally high in many essential vitamins and minerals, including A, D, E, K, and even the full family of B vitamins; biotin, calcium, folic acid, iron, magnesium, potassium and many others, as well as being very high in protein, especially when dried. It is known as the “The king of all foods”!
Alfalfa is a tonic for the digestive system as contains 8 known digestive enzymes which may help in digesting and absorbing food more easily. It has been found that regularly ingesting alfalfa can aid in flushing the bowels of built up toxins. The alfalfa herb has been used widely for diuretic purposes. This is especially common among people who have been experiencing things like heavy water retention or urinary tract infections. You can use the Alfalfa herb for detoxifying and purifying the blood.
The alfalfa herb is believed to have a direct connection to lowering cholesterol. Studies have shown that alfalfa not only lowers the overall cholesterol, but that it seems to target the bad cholesterol while having no affect on HDL, or good cholesterol.
The high manganese content of alfalfa may help to regulate blood sugar levels. Therefore, alfalfa may benefit those who have or are at risk off having diabetes.
Alfalfa has antibacterial properties and beneficial healing properties which can protect against bad breath, imbalanced skin conditions, immune strengthening. Alfalfa has also been shown to benefit arthritis because Alfalfa is rich in minerals which are required for the formation and strengthening of bones. The high chlorophyll content is believed to encourage the growth of connective tissue, which is important in reducing arthritis.
Alfalfa is also often used to help treat diabetes, asthma, and nausea. Alfalfa can be beneficial for improving the appetite for people suffering anorexia or post surgery. However, it may also support healthy eating with many claiming that after eating alfalfa for a while they no longer crave heavy meals. This can be a great benefit to those who tend to over eat.
Combing the juice of alfalfa along with carrot and lettuce juice, and taken daily, may assist in the growth of hair as well as prevention of hair loss.
It is always important not to over consume any food. Excessive consumption of Alfalfa may cause the breakdown of red blood cells. However in moderation, Alfalfa is a safe herb to include in your diet. As with all herbs, it is best to chose organically grown Alfalfa.
If you take Alfalfa as a supplement beware that it can affect some medications, such as blood thinning medication. Also, if you are pregnant or breast feeding always check with a health practitioner before taking supplements.
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