Flowers, leaves, petals, sprouts Alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, B-complex vitamins, calcium, chlorophyll, copper, essential amino acids, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, protein, sodium, sulfur, zinc, vitamins A,C,D,E & K Alkalizes and detoxifies the body Acts as a diuretic, eases inflamation, lowers cholesterol, balances hormones, and promotes pituitary gland function Also contains an antifungal agent Good for anemia, bleeding-related disorders, bone and joint disorders, colon and digestive disorders, and ulcers Must be used in fresh, raw form to provide vitamins Sproutsare especially effective
(Medigo sativa) is very high in minerals, especially calcium, as well as in vitamins A,D, E, B6 &K Also has four times the amount of vitamin C than citrus juice & is considered one of the most reliable sources of vitamin E for animals
aids digestion Aloe Vera used to treat constipation and intestinal infections, an anti-inflammatory Arnica external pain reliever, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory Ashwagandha relieves stress
One of the world's most important forage plants It is widely cultivated and is increasing in popularity for human consumption due to its promotion as a dietary supplement The seeds are often sprouted much like mung beans
An herb (Medicago sativa) Alfalfa can be taken as a tablet, capsule, tea or the dried plant itself It is a perennial member of the family Fabaceae and is one of the most common, cultivated forage plants, being fed to animals either as hay or in a dehydrated form Alfalfa is present in such states as Nebraska, where it grows on the side of the road and leaves a peculiar green haze and pungent smell in the air
A perrenial legume rich in vitamins, minerals, and protien Also Known As: Lucerne, "Queen of Forages" Examples: When harvested before blooming, alfalfa is a high energy and low fibre source of food for herbivores Common Misspellings: Alfa, alfafa Related Terms
leguminous plant grown for hay or forage important European leguminous forage plant with trifoliate leaves and blue-violet flowers grown widely as a pasture and hay crop
Alfalfa is a plant that is used for feeding farm animals. The shoots that develop from its seeds are sometimes eaten as a vegetable. = lucerne. a plant grown especially in the US to feed farm animals (al-fasfasah ). Perennial, clover-like legume (Medicago sativa). It is widely grown primarily for hay, pasturage, and silage. It is known for its tolerance of drought, heat, and cold, and for its improvement of soil by nitrification (see nitrifying bacteria) due to bacteria associated with its roots. The plant, which grows 1-3 ft (30-90 cm) tall, develops numerous stems that arise from a much-branched crown at soil level, each bearing many three-leaved leaflets. Its long primary root as long as 50 ft (15 m) in some plants accounts for its unusual ability to tolerate drought. Its remarkable capacity for regeneration of dense growths of new stems and leaves following cutting makes possible as many as 13 crops of hay in one growing season. Alfalfa hay is very nutritious and palatable, high in protein, minerals, and vitamins