2, Introduction
Alfalfa is the genus alfalfa (medicago) plants, commonly known as "clover" (clover can also be referred to as other axle grass plants). It is a perennial flowering plant. The most famous of these is alfalfa (medicago
sativa), which is used as forage. It is livestock fodder.
3, food value
China's Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai area called yellow alfalfa for grass head, also known as golden cauliflower, called alfalfa for grass purple, and sometimes also two kinds of alfalfa are called grass purple. Each hundred grams of fresh vegetables contain vitamin c: 118 mg; calcium: 713 mg; iron: 9.7 mg; selenium: 8.5 mg. Alfalfa alkalizes and detoxifies the body, acts as a diuretic, anti-inflammatory and anti-mold. It lowers cholesterol, balances blood sugar and hormones, and promotes pituitary function. Helpful for anemia, arthritis, ulcers, bleeding disorders, bone or joint disorders, digestion and skin.