Alfalfa Medicago sativa.Alfalfa Extract.

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• Brief info and Basic Botanical Data of Alfalfa.
• Narrative Description of Alfalfa:Medicago sativa.
• Archeology Literature of Alfalfa.
• History of Alfalfa:Medicago sativa.
• Phytochemicals and Constituents of Alfalfa,Medicago sativa.
• General Uses.
• Actions of Alfalfa,Medicago sativa.
• Application of Alfalfa,Medicago sativa:Application scope.
• Administrations:Alfalfa.
• How Search engine think about Alfalfa.
• Research Update:Alfalfa Medicago sativa.

Application of Alfalfa,Medicago sativa:Application scope.:

1.Blood Conditions:anemia (with Nettles and Oatstraw);helps the blood clot
 2.Brain and Nervous System Conditions:recuperation of narcotic and alcohol addiction
 3.Cardiovascular Conditions:heart disease;prevents the formation of atherosclerotic plaques;stroke
 4.Female Conditions:late or irregular menstruation;menopausal symptoms;stimulates lactation (milk supply) in nursing mothers
 5.Fungal Conditions:anti-fungal

 6.Gastrointestinal Conditions:appetite stimulant for loss of appetite;bowel problems;digestive disorders;dyspepsia;peptic ulcers;poor assimilation of nutrients;poor digestion;regulates the bowels;relieves gastric ulcers
 7.Genitourinary Conditions:eliminates retained water;fluid retention and swelling;kidney, bladder and prostrate disorders;kidney stones;relieves urinary problems;urinary tract infections
 8.Glandular Conditions:promotes pituitary gland function
 9.Inflammatory Conditions:arthritis
 10.Liver Conditions:blocks absorption of cholesterol;detoxifies the the liver;jaundice
 11.Male Conditions:prostrate disorders
 12.Respiratory Tract Conditions:asthma
 

 Abortifacient (seeds), Acidity (neutralizes.. makes alkaline), Acidosis, Alcoholism, Allergies, ALTERATIVE, Antianemic, Anti-fungal, Antipyretic, Appetite (improves), Arteries (hardening of), Arthritis, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Backache (lower), Bloating, Blood (thins), Boils, Bowels (problems, regulates), Breath (bad), Calcium deficiency, Cancer (prevent), Chloresterol (high), Cystitis (acute, chronic), Debility, Detoxification, Diabetes (with addition of high amounts of manganese), Digestion (aids, improves, problems (acute, chronic), tonic, weakness), Diuretic, Emmenagogue (seeds), Estrogenic (?), Fevers, Gout, Hangover, Heart disease (prevents), Hormone (balancing (estrogen)), Illness, Indigestion, Infections, Inflammation (acute, chronic), Insomnia, Kidney problems, Lactation (increases quality and quantity), Malnutition, Nutrient, NUTRITIVE, Peptic ulcers, Preventative (heart disease, strokes), Prostatitis, Rheumatism, Scurvy, Stomachache, Strokes (prevents), Styptic, Tonic (general, nutritive, restorative, Spring, Yin), Ulcers (general, infected, peptic), Urinary problems, Urine (burning), Wasting, Weight (gain, loss)

 China:Anodyne, Depurative, Emetic, Fever, Gravel, Dysuria
 Elsewhere:Arthritis, Boil, Emmenagogue, Lactagogue, Scurvy
 Iraq:Arthritis
 Turkey:Arthritis, Cardiotonic, Intellect, Scurvy
 US:Cyanogenetic, Cancer

 Internal: Acidity (neutralizes and makes alkaline), Alterative, Appetite (improves), Arthritis, Atherosclerosis, Bloating, Bowel problems, Calcium deficiency, Chloresterol (high), Diabetes (with addition of high amounts of manganese), Fevers, Heart disease (prevents), Indigestion, Kidney problems, Peptic ulcers, Preventative (heart disease, strokes), Rheumatism, Strokes (prevents), Ulcers (general, peptic), Urinary Problems, Weight (gain, loss)
 External: Infections, Ulcers (general, infected)
 Leaves and flowers: Arthritis, Blood (thins), Gout, Spring Tonic
 Seeds: Emmenagogue, Hangover, Stomachache
 Beverage: Juice or tea.
 Fodder: Chickens, Cows, Horses, Ostriches, Turkeys

 Other Uses:sprouts used in salad;Externally the seeds can be made into a poultice for:alkalizes and detoxifies the body;boils;cancer (binds carcinogens in the colon to help speed up their elimination from the body);debility,diabetes;overall tonic for general health;fatigue;hay fever;insect bites;stimulates the growth of supportive connective tissue;weight gain

 Cosmetic Uses:alfalfa extract can be an antioxidant in skin-care products,it is said this extract is a great source of protein, minerals and vitamins C,D,E,K for the skin. Conditions and increases skin metabolism to promote skin healing,used as a topical skin conditioner,internally aids digestion.Alfalfa Extract is primarily used in manufacture of natural face masks and lotions. Saponins in alfalfa extract acts as natural foaming agent. Boots, Clarins and Lancome are using alfalfa extract in their skincare products.

 Female hormonal balance:Medicago Sativum Extract is commonly known as Alfalfa Extract,Alfalfa is helpful for chronic joint inflammation and aiding female hormonal balance. It comforts and strengthens the immune system. Alfalfa is rich in vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that play an important role in the maintenance of a healthy body. It contains protein, vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin E, and vitamin K. It also contains calcium, potassium, carotene, iron and zinc and is considered one of the healthiest plant foods, providing an excellent range of nutritive properties for good health and wellbeing.

 Natural Vitamin:To get more natural vitamins,better combine Alfafa herb with some others,such like Nettle and Rosehip,Nettle is high in both vitamin C and Iron, thus ensuring that energy levels and prevention of cellular damage is assisted. Nettles acts as a blood tonic with the ability to strengthen the body's natural resistance.Rosehip is also extremely high in vitamin C and is one of the best herbs used for its antioxidant action on the body. It also assists with maintaining healthy collagen.Alfalfa is a herb rich in protein and the vitamins A, D, E and K. The leaves contain eight of the essential amino acids.Such a a nutrient-rich formula, can be used to replenish the body with vitamins and minerals. It is specifically indicated for those with poor diets and inadequate nutrient intake.

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♣ last edit date:7th,Dec.2010.