alfalfa
alfalfa
Wow. Where do I start. Alfalfa is a purplish-flowered clover with roots that go very deep -over 100 feetreaches nutrients that other plants can't reach. It's called the land version of sea kelp because of high mineral content for strong bones, hormones and immune system. It alkalizes blood. It's a complete B complex, C, D, E, K, octacosanol, calcium, chromium, iron, manganese, magnesium, selenium, silicon, sodium, sulfur, trace minerals, zinc, coumarins, 8 digestive enzymes, all 18 essential amino acids (making it a major source of protein), fatty acids, and saponins. Alfalfa is the richest source of phytoestrogens. It stimulates and nourishes the pituitary gland, protects from radiation poisoning, neutralizes acids & poisons in the body, treats arthritis, cancer, ulcers, strengthens all tissues, bones, rebuilds teeth, stimulates digestion and bowel action, rheumatoid arthritis, balances blood sugar, diabetes, preventing absorption of cholesterol, energy, indigestion, dyspepsia, anemia, loss of appetite, poor assimilation and cleanses the colon. Whew. Dry it, grind into powder, make tea, juice or put into smoothies. Helps weight gain, stops bleeding. Anti-fungal. High source of chlorophyll. Rejuvenates the whole system. Don’t eat too much at once or take if you have lupus.
Edible Plant Guide © 2012 Markus Rothkranz