Weeds & Seeds Swap

Isn’t this a beautiful picture of an Amish farmer turning the soil in his Alfalfa field? Alfalfa is food for both animal and man. Alfalfa hay is used to feed horses and farm animals, we even used it to feed our our little pet guinea pigs.

But Alfalfa is wonderful for people, too. Like Aloe Vera discussed in an earlier post, it is an herb that many know about. It is able to draw nutrients from deep within fertile soil because of its deep root system. For hundreds of years the herb has been used in folk medicine for inflammation, arthritis, and rheumatism. Because the nutrient content is good for many things in the body, it is considered a body tonic herb.

Among the nutrients pulled up into the leaves from the soil, and taken in from the sun, are:

• Protein
• Fat
• Beta carotene
• Vitamins E, B1, B2, C, D and K
• Isoflavonoid phytoalexins
• Isoflavone phytoestrogens
• Alkaloids asperagine and trigonelline
• RICH source of Chlorophyll

There are studies that show that the herb reduces cholesterol absorption and the formation of plaque in arteries. The herb is said to have blood purifying properties, aids in some reduction of cholesterol level, and relaxes smooth muscles. It can help reduce blood sugar levels and help balance the good bacteria in the digestive system. (Contact me if you would like study sources.)

Alfalfa is the source of chlorophyll in something I like to add to my drinking water called “Liquid Chlorophyll“. 

Alfalfa is available on every herbal supplement shelf.

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