Added: 10/19/2005 |
The beneficial effect of the alfalfa powder extract can hardly be overestimatedAlfalfa is a plant that can be also referred to as Lucerne, Purple Medic, Buffalo Grass, and Chilean Clover. Due to its great quantity of useful components alfalfa is a very valuable mean of treatment and prevention. Its pharmacological active ingredients that are concentrated in the plant's sprouts and leaves retain their healing power in the state of juice, powder and others. For example alfalfa powder extract made from alfalfa sprouts has the following beneficial properties: it is a great protein and vitamin supplement, it is highly digestible as the plant cellulose has been removed, it promotes colon health and represents a great source of vitamins and minerals.
Alfalfa (medicago sativa) is often used for genital urinary support as well as for keeping blood lipid level in order. It may help build iron levels in blood.
Alfalfa sprouts as well as the leaves of the plant contain saponins. The saponin contents act on the cardiovascular, nervous and digestive systems. Alfalfa is a generous source of Vitamins (A, B Complex, C, K, E), carotenes, phosphorus, calcium, choline, octacosonal, minerals like iron, magnesium, sodium, potassium, phosphorus, and other elements and nutrients.
This unassuming grass tops the nutritive level chart. The most notable nutrients in the contents of alfalfa are crude fiber, cobalt, fat, Niacin, protein, Beta Carotene. The amount of nutrients found varies with the crop, weather, processing and other factors. Alfalfa contains many other trace minerals and nutrients. Alfalfa is available as tincture, prepared tea, capsules, dried leaves, concentrated powder extract or sprouts. As a food supplement alfalfa powder extract can be very beneficial.
In domestic conditions, alfalfa powder extract or sprouts can be added to soups or other dishes to render the meals not only nutritious, but also useful. In South Africa, from where this plant is thought to have originated, the usage of alfalfa powder extract counts back hundreds of years. It was targeted at arthritis pain and fluid retention. A rich natural source of chlorophyll, vitamins, minerals and protein, alfalfa has been employed for a number of other medicinal reasons: to treat kidney stones, to relieve swelling, to support the skeletal, glandular and urinary systems. Alfalfa powder extract is a concentrated form of the herb and it possesses al of the plant's healing powers. The active ingredients of the plant that have been clinically proven to have a beneficial effect were preserved in the extract.
A few of the effects produced by the alfalfa powder extract are the following: increasing of the overall energy supply, fat metabolism promotion (due to the eight different enzymes contained in alfalfa), aiding the immune system, general detoxifying and alkalizing of the organism. It is also a great tonic for general health and well-being. It gives strength and vital energy to the person. Besides, it stimulates the growth of supportive connective tissue and is favorable for weight gain. Elements contained in alfalfa powder extract have a great antiseptic capability and may serve as well to cleanse the body of toxins. The form of extract is beneficial in the respect that it represents a potent means of medication, while being highly digestible and readily accepted by the organism.
Among other ailments that can be prevented or treated by alfalfa taken internally are: inflammation of the bladder, bloating or water retention, indigestion, constipation, halitosis. It is also a nature-provided laxative and has been used as a remedy for stomach upsets based on its diuretic effect.
In folk medicine, the drug is used in the treatment of diabetes and malfunctioning of the thyroid gland. It has also been reported effective in the rehabilitation programs for narcotic and alcohol addictions.
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