Alfalfa is a plant with roots going down up to twenty to thirty feet into the ground. By doing this it brings up the minerals that are not available on the surface. For this reason, the Arabic word Alfalfa means “father of plants”.
Alfalfa Health Benefits Include Reducing Bad Cholesterol
Alfalfa plant is rich in vitamins, minerals and other amazing nutrients that play a vital role in the strength and growth of our bones and in the maintenance of a healthy cellular system in your body. It contains proteins, vitamins A, B1, B6, C, E and K. It also contains calcium, potassium, carotene, iron, and zinc. It can be consumed in the form of seeds, leaves or tablets prepared from its extracts.
Alfalfa Leaf Cut & Sifted Cert. Organic (Medicago sativa) 1 lb: K
Alfalfa sprouts and alfalfa leaf can assist to reduce blood cholesterol levels. There is convincing clinical evidence that alfalfa lowers cholesterol. This is particularly true for individuals with a specific kind of high cholesterol known as type II hyperlipoproteinemia. The fibers and chemicals in alfalfa stick to cholesterol, so that it doesn’t stay in the blood and so it can’t be deposited on blood vessel walls. The most important factor of Alfalfa is that it seems to lower bad cholesterol (LDL) while leaving good cholesterol (HDL) alone.
Since alfalfa contains saponins to prevent excessive cholesterol absorption, the tea prepared using alfalfa sprouts is helpful to the people suffering from blood pressure problems. Alfalfa has the potential to reduce atherosclerosis or plaque on the inside of artery walls. This herb also relieves the arthritis symptoms.
Many of pregnancy’s discomforts are relieved by the use of alfalfa tablets. These include morning sickness, heartburn, constipation and anemia. Alfalfa tablets raise the vitamin K level of pregnant women, reducing postpartum bleeding in both quantity and duration, and they increase the vitamin K stores in newborns, reducing bleeding problems for them as well.
Alfalfa Juice Extract Powder: 50% Protein (Medicago sativa) 1 lb: C
Alfalfa herb supports success in lactation because they help increase and sustain milk supply. It frequently helps alleviate nausea, almost always relieves constipation, and also brings up red blood counts in a beneficial way. It also seems to help reduce swelling and improve erratic blood sugar levels. This herb has the power to strengthen the body’s immune system. While the iron content of the herb helps to treat anemia, its calcium content prevents dental decay.
Fresh alfalfa leaves can be squeezed and the juice taken out of the same to be mixed with carrot juice and consumed for improving the hair growth significantly. Tea can be made out of alfalfa seeds also. The seeds are boiled in water for thirty minutes and then strained. Honey is added to this tea to get a herbal concoction, which is recommended for arthritis patients. Alfalfa seeds are also used as the folk remedy in treating asthma or other breathing problems.
Alfalfa Leaf Vegicaps (Medicago sativa) 500 caps/360 mg: C
Chemicals in alfalfa have mild diuretic properties, which may promote the loss of water from the body. Therefore, alfalfa may relieve swelling caused by excess water accumulation. The chlorophyll in alfalfa develops an effective barrier against bacterial invasion by its stimulation effect on the growth of connective tissue and granulation tissue.
The ancient Greeks used alfalfa to treat a variety of diseases including bladder and kidney conditions. Traditional Chinese medicine uses alfalfa to treat kidney stones.
Alfalfa Mint Herbal Tea Blend Cert. Organic 1 lb: C
I hope this post encourages you to try out some natural remedies comprising of Alfalfa and its extracts for achieving great health outcomes.
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