Alfalfa

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Description

Alfalfa is a perennial erect plant with leaves divided into three long-toothed leaflets.

 

Botanical Name

 Medicago sativa

 Alfalfa is from the Legume (Leguminosae) family.

 

Part Used

 Leaf

 

Health Benefits of Alfalfa

Cardiovascular System

 Alfalfa reputedly alleviates Anemia (according to folklore). 

 Alfalfa (juice) reputedly alleviates disorders of the Blood Vessels (according to folklore). 

 

Digestive System

 Alfalfa reputedly alleviates disorders of the Colon (according to folklore). 

 Alfalfa reputedly facilitates the elimination of Fungi - Detrimental (according to folklore). 

 Alfalfa reputedly alleviates Ulcers - Peptic (according to folklore). 

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