Mushu is another name for alfalfa. Commonly known as cauliflower, it is a perennial flowering plant. One of the most famous is Medicago sativa as a pasture. There are many kinds of alfalfa, most of which are wild herbs.

There are mainly three kinds of alfalfa made in China. It has high nutritional value and has the effects of clearing the spleen and stomach, benefiting the large intestine and reducing bladder stones. Alfalfa contains the most abundant vitamin K, which is higher than all vegetables. Others, such as vitamins C and B, are also quite rich. Mostly for livestock feed. Introduced from the Western Regions in the Western Han Dynasty.

Application value of alfalfa

Alfalfa contains a lot of crude protein, rich carbohydrates, B vitamins, vitamins C, E, iron and other micronutrients, which can be used not only for livestock feeding, but also as one of the oldest foods for human beings. People mainly eat alfalfa buds when they turn green in early spring. Alfalfa buds are rich in nutrients and dietary fiber.

It contains only a little sugar and has very low calories, so it is a good food with high fiber and low calories. Alfalfa is widely distributed and cultivated in most parts of China, while southern alfalfa is distributed in central and southern China and cultivated in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River. Harvest in summer and autumn, wash for fresh use, or dry in the sun.

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