Alfalfa is a plant which sends its roots down twenty to thirty feet into the ground and brings up the minerals that are not available on the surface. For this reason, the Arabic word Alfalfa means “father of plants”.
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Uses
- Alfalfa juice is also known to be extremely beneficial in providing the body with important nutrients because of the properties of the mother plant.
- Alfalfa juice is primarily used in assisting weight gain in the body. Athletes who indulge in heavy training make it part of their diet so that they are able to gain weight and build muscle out of the weight they have gained.
Benefits
Alfalfa juice benefits are numerous.
- Contains large amounts of nutrients required by the body for overall development.
- Contains vitamin K which assists in the clotting of blood in the event of an open wound.
- Assists in the regulating of pressure of the positive blood being circulated by the body, thereby avoiding high blood pressure. The alfalfa plant has certain properties that assist in the softening of hardened arteries, thereby enabling blood to flow through the circulatory system without difficulty.
- The result of boiling of alfalfa seeds is known as alfalfa sprout juice. Alfalfa sprout juice is a very effective method of gaining nutrients through natural means. Boiling the seeds of the alfalfa plant and consuming the stock will prove to be beneficial in a number of ways.
- Alfalfa juice concentrate is extremely strong and cannot be consumed alone. It must be combined with a fruit or vegetable juice so that the strength of the extract is reduced to a more palatable solution.
- The most widely used accompaniment for alfalfa juice is carrot juice. Carrot juice not only lowers the strength of the extract, but also makes it more tasteful and easy to consume.
- The alfalfa juice extract is extremely potent and is not easily palatable.
- As mentioned earlier, the benefits of alfalfa plant juice are innumerable, and extend to the curing of various respiratory and heart disorders. Being known for its diuretic properties, it can be consumed in the form of tea, with the seeds being boiled, to act on the kidneys and assist in the removal of waste from the body. Arthritis, stomach disorders and hair disorders are other problems that can be taken care of through the consumption of alfalfa juice.
Cautions
- As with all herbal products, moderation is the key to avoiding adverse reactions. For example, excessive consumption of alfalfa may cause the breakdown of red blood cells, which is extremely serious.
- Research has found that diets high in canavanine, an amino acid found in alfalfa, can aggravate the disease lupus. However, canavanine is usually only found in the seeds and sprouts of alfalfa but not in mature leaves. Thus, alfalfa tea and capsules made from leaves are not expected to contain canavanine. Nevertheless, it is recommended that alfalfa be avoided during pregnancy because of its potential canavanine content and hormonally active saponins. If you are pregnant, it is recommended that you avoid regular daily consumption of alfalfa or its supplements.
Interactions
Unknown, please consult with your doctor.
Other names
Feuille de Luzerne, Grand Trèfle, Herbe aux Bisons, Herbe à Vaches, Lucerne, Luzerne, Medicago, Medicago sativa, Phyoestrogen, Phyto-œstrogène, Purple Medick, Sanfoin
References
Source: DietHealthClub, http://www.diethealthclub.com/juice-therapy/alfalfa-juice.html
HomeRemediesWeb, http://www.homeremediesweb.com/alfalfa_health_benefits.php