Alfalfa belongs to the plant kingdom known as Plantae, Magnoliophyta family. It is classified as Magnoliopsida and an order branded as Fabales. It belongs to the Fabaceae family and genus called as Trifolieae.

Parts Used

Alfalfa is considered and widely accepted as an herb that has the power to cure. Deemed as useful and beneficial to people are its leaves, sprouts, stems, unopened flowers and natural chemicals.

General Information

Alfalfa is considered as one of the most useful and multi-facetted herb known to man. In fact, it has been used in many forms as provided in this article (see Common Uses).

It has a wide array of nutrients which include a significant amount of protein, vitamins, minerals, dietary components and chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is generally considered as an effective anti-oxidant, which keeps unwanted oxides in the body.

On top of its therapeutic capabilities, it also has nutrients deemed as component in cure and phytoestrogens, which are good for menopausal problems even as it was said to have been good in enhancing lactation among women who have just given birth to new babies.

It also has saponins which keeps our cholesterol level at a tolerable level, without necessarily harming the good cholesterols for the heart.

Common Uses

Studies, testimonies and evidences supported by science apparently shows how effective and useful it is to the mankind. In fact, it has been useful in the treatment of yeast infections, diabetes, for cholesterol control, menstrual disorders and osteoporosis among others.

Alfalfa has the ability to cleanse colon and other parts of the digestive system. As a matter of fact, it is considered as one of the essential herbs used on cholesterol reduction and weight loss.