Saturday, March 12, 2011

Alfalfa

ALFALFA

(Medicago sativa)

Part used: tops
Properties: alternative, nutritive, antipyretic
What it affects: stomach and blood.

Preparation and amount:
Take 6 oz. 3 times daily



Tincture: take 5-15 drops 3x times daily
Fluid extract: take 1/2 tsp. 1 tsp. 3 times daily
Powder: take 5-10 #0 capsules(30-60) 3x daily.

Purpose:
Internally.Alfalfa must be used in fresh, raw form in order to provide essential nutrients- which alfalfa i full of. Every vitamin and major mineral is in alfalfa, with the exception of vitamin D. Alfalfa aids in the assimilation of protein, fats, and carbohydrates and is an excellent blood purifier.It can be added to soups and salads. Eight alfalfa tablets, taken a meal time( preferably chewed before swallowing) provide a fiber bulk which greatly aids in maintaining bowel regularly.

Alfalfa spouts are great favorite with many people; but rinse them thoroughly before serving, to remove mold and bacteria. Because it has similar properties, alfalfa has been substitute for red clover blossoms. It is  good
for lowering fevers.Alfalfa detoxifies the body and alcalanizes it. It lowers cholesterol, balances blood sugar and hormones, and promotes pituitary function. It acts as a diuretic, attacks fungi, reduces inflammations and helps reduce various types of bleeding.

Alfalfa is good for ulcer, disorders of the skin, digestive system, bones, and joints.It lowers the cholesterol ang balance hormones and blood sugar. It is good for arthritis and other disorder of the bones and joints. Taken everyday, it improves the appetite, relieves urinary and bowel problems, eliminates retained water, and even helps cure peptic ulcers.

It was named al-falfa, "Father of plants," by the Arbs. They were among the first recognize its marvelous properties. Alfalfa is commonly added to the other herbs for ots nutritive qualities. It may be added as 10%- 20% of the formula

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