Mushu is another name for alfalfa. Commonly known as goldenrod, it is a perennial flowering plant. The most famous of these is alfalfa (Medicago sativa) used as pasture. There are many types of alfalfa, most of which are wild herbs.

There are three main types of alfalfa produced in China. It has high nutritional value and has the effect of clearing the spleen and stomach, relieving large and small intestines, and lowering bladder stones. Alfalfa is the richest source of vitamin K, with a higher content than any other vegetable. 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 large amount of crude protein, rich carbohydrates and B vitamins, vitamins C, E and iron and other micronutrients. It can not only be used for raising livestock , is also one of the oldest foods of mankind. People mainly eat alfalfa sprouts when they turn green in early spring. Alfalfa sprouts have high nutritional content and are rich in dietary fiber.

And it contains only a small amount of sugar and very low calories. It is an excellent high-fiber and low-calorie food. Purple alfalfa is widely distributed and is cultivated in most areas of my country. Southern alfalfa is distributed in central and southern my country and is cultivated in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River. Harvested in summer and autumn, washed and used fresh or dried.

Reference for the above content? Baidu Encyclopedia-Alfalfa