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Benefits of Mativa Green Alfalfa
What are the benefits of Alfalfa?
Since the sixth century, Alfalfa has been used by the Chinese to treat many health conditions. It is rich in minerals, vitamins, Lutein and many other nutrients. Some known benefits include:
- Curing kidney problems, and relieving fluid retention and swelling
- Curing auto-immune disorder
- Healing Arthritis
- Nourishing the digestive, skeletal, glandular and urinary system
- Cleansing the blood, liver and bowel
- Lowering cholesterol levels
- Stroke Prevention
- Healing Whooping Cough
Are there any side effects?
As with all herbal products, moderation is the key to avoiding adverse reactions. For example, excessive consumption of Alfalfa may cause the breakdown of red blood cells, which is extremely serious.
Research has found that diets high in canavanine, an amino acid found in Alfalfa, can aggravate the disease lupus. However, canavanine is usually only found in the seeds and sprouts of Alfalfa but not in mature leaves. Thus, Alfalfa tea and capsules made from leaves are not expected to contain canavanine. Nevertheless, it is recommended that Alfalfa be avoided during pregnancy because of its potential canavanine content and hormonally active saponins. If you are pregnant, it is recommended that you avoid regular daily consumption of Alfalfa or its supplements.
Alfalfa Home Remedies
Arthritis
Since Alfalfa is very rich in minerals, a tea made from Alfalfa has shown beneficial results in the treatment of Arthritis.
Diabetes
Alfalfa is known to reduce blood sugar levels, and is therefore considered a natural treatment for Diabetes.
Kidney Stones
Alfalfa contains Vitamins A, C, E and Zinc. You can find these vitamins and minerals in Alfalfa powder.
Hair Loss and Balding
The juice of Alfalfa, in combination with equal amounts of carrot and lettuce juice, taken daily, assists in the growth of hair to an amazing extent. The combination of these juices is rich in elements which are especially helpful for the growth of hair and the prevention of hair loss.
