2006-06-25 06:05:38 · 15 answers · asked by cassandra 1 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Alfalfa has been used by the Chinese since the sixth century to treat kidney stones, and to relieve fluid retention and swelling.
This versatile herb is also a folk remedy for arthritis, diabetes, asthma, hay fever, and is reputed to be an excellent appetite stimulant and overall tonic. Excellent source of nutritive properties with minerals, chlorophyll and vitamins. Alfalfa is high in chlorophyll and nutrients
Uses of Alfalfa
Alfalfa has therapeutic uses as both food and medicine. It is rich in vitamins, particularly A, B and C and also Vitamin K. It is believed to contain a higher mineral content than most grains and is a natural source of calcium, potassium, magnesium and phosphorus. Alfalfa has therapeutic uses for a wide range of conditions. These include:
Digestive System
As a tonic for the digestive system, increasing vitality.
It can stimulate appetite and promote weight gain in anorexia. Also may aid weight gain after surgical operation.
Stimulates peristalsis of the bowel and reduces constipation.
May alleviate dyspepsia, and be helpful in treating chronic ulcers.
Is believed to support the liver and alleviate anaemia.
Has been used traditionally in South Africa for its anti-diabetic activity. It may be helpful in the treatment of
insulin-dependent diabetes.
Joints and Bones and Skin
Its high mineral content promotes healthy bones and teeth.
The high Chlorophyll content is believed to encourage the growth of connective tissue, beneficial in diseases such as arthritis.
Plant contents may aid tissue repair and be useful in the healing of wounds, varicose ulcers and abscesses.
Circulatory System
Alfalfa is believed to be effective in lowering blood
cholesterol.
Other uses
Alfalfa is antibacterial
Useful in menopausal complaints, pre-menstrual tension and fibroids.
Rich in anti-oxidants, beneficial in breaking down toxins in
the blood.
Useful in sinus infections.
Is believed to be beneficial in instances of dropsy, bladder and prostate problems.
2006-06-25 06:08:00 · answer #1 · answered by Dukie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We used to feed alfalfa to our guinea pig.
2006-06-25 06:09:27 · answer #2 · answered by Stef 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
alfalfa is use for many things popular for its nutritional value minerals for the bones the seeds are useful in high cholesterol an liver by causing liver retention of cholesterol and conversion of it into bile sprouts are tastee and are high in a bioflanoids the seeds leafs and sprouts contain a potent bioflanoid that kills fungus and yeast
2006-06-25 21:35:44 · answer #3 · answered by James 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
alfalfa hay ? cattle and horses
2006-06-25 06:10:33 · answer #4 · answered by country girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cattle feed.
2006-06-25 06:08:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mostly it is used for feeding cattle and also in vitamins
2006-06-25 06:10:07 · answer #6 · answered by KIM A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Healthy sandwiches and feeding livestock.
2006-06-25 06:09:14 · answer #7 · answered by wendilynne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Food,Its very good for you.Its very good for your blood.Its high in chlorophyll the green that does abody good.
2006-06-25 06:13:46 · answer #8 · answered by vaqueroworks 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
feeding livestock
2006-06-25 06:09:32 · answer #9 · answered by Norman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he was the kid in our gang that had the hair standing str8 up
2006-06-25 06:23:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋