The English name for alfalfa is "alfalfa", which means "all the food of the father". The ancient Greeks used it to treat bladder and kidney diseases. The Chinese used alfalfa to treat kidney stones, and for more than 1,500 years it has been used as a food and herb with excellent medicinal value.

What does alfalfa grass do?

First of all, it contains high levels of vitamin A for eye health, vitamin E for heart and cardiovascular disease, vitamin U to treat peptic ulcers, vitamin B6 to stimulate protein and fat metabolism, vitamin K for blood clotting and healthy liver function, and vitamin D to control and regulate the use of calcium and phosphorus in the body.Alfalfa also contains many valuable minerals, such as Calcium and phosphorus for healthy bones and teeth, iron for hemoglobin, manganese for lowering blood sugar levels, potassium essential for muscle tone and nerves, chloride to regulate the metabolism of fats, sugars and starches, sodium to regulate fluid balance, and magnesium and silicon to stimulate brain function.

Alfalfa grass also contains eight essential enzymes: amylase, coagulase, picolase, invertase (conversion of sucrose to glucose), lipase (splitting of fats), pectinase, and peroxidized muscular protease (digestion of proteins). These enzymes help to digest foods containing protein, fat, starch and sugar. In addition, alfalfa grass is rich in protein and fiber.

Alfalfa grass lowers cholesterol levels and can attract cholesterol to itself before it adheres to blood vessel walls. It contains chlorophyll, enzymes, minerals and vitamins, all of which aid in digestion and help stimulate the appetite. As a mild diuretic and decongestant, it not only improves appetite but also reduces swelling. Alfalfa contains chlorophyll that helps combat harmful bacteria.

The medicinal value of alfalfa grass also involves heart health and the ability to treat urinary tract infections, as well as prostate, kidney and bladder disorders. In addition, alfalfa's anti-inflammatory properties can help relieve arthritis and bursitis pain.

Alfalfa grass also has great medicinal value in fertility, as it helps relieve morning sickness, constipation, anemia and heartburn. The vitamin K it contains reduces postpartum hemorrhage, increases the amount of vitamin K in the child's body, and has properties that promote lactation, reduce swelling, and balance blood sugar levels. Alfalfa is also often used to relieve hot flashes in menopausal women.

Alfalfa herb is available in tea, capsule and liquid supplement form. However, some people are not necessarily suited to using alfalfa herb. For example, it is not usually recommended for people with lupus due to its blood-thinning properties.