The Indians, the Egyptians, the Chinese, and even the greek and roman civilizations used plants were the mainstay of medicine and credited with mystical and almost supernatural powers of healings.somuch so in the Britain herbs become a focus of superstitions reaching their peak of importance in the middle ages which every village had Its witch and every witch her herbs and potions and there is a belief that some herbs like garlic, hyssop and wormwood are combated witchcraft and evil spirits in India there is the reference of the curative property of herbs in Rigvedan recorded in Charaka Samhita and the shusruta Samhita - a two most important works on the ayurvedic system of medicine herbs play a significant role especially in modern times when the damaging effect of food processing and over meditation has assumed an alarming proportion.
Herbs are used in many different ways, however, the ultimate objective other use is that they should interact directly with our body chemistry
Herb...1 Alfalfa
Alfalfa origin composition actually one of the most versatile herbs yet discovered .it is a leguminous herb which grows up to 50 cm in height .it has rich green alternate leaves, purplish flowers and adapts itself to widely varying conditions of soil and climate.
alfalfa appears to have been discovered by the Arabs who called it the king of kings of plants things and father of all foods.they have used it for centuries to feed through bread horses, The persons recognised it as a healing grass.
Alfalfa is a native of Europe it is now widely cultivated in the temperature regions, the subtropics and higher altitude in the tropics it is grown throughout India.
alfalfa is a valuable source of vitamin A B D E &G it also has some Vitamin C and K , the rich quality quantity and the proper balance of calcium, magnesium, Phosphorus, Chlorine, Sodium, Potassium and silicon is of the special value of alfalfa all these elements are needed for the proper functioning of the various organs in the body.
Investigations made by the US department of agriculture have revealed that alfalfa contains one and half times more protein than grains like wheat and corn and that is carbohydrate contents is only half of that found in grains; the alfalfa contains essential amino acid such as arginine, lysine, threonine and tryptophane .this amino acid supplement and deficiencies due to lack of essential nutrition in the diet.
Alfalfa is one of the richest sources of dietary fibre and chlorophyll. these nutrients have induced nutritional authorities to experiment with alfalfa as a ready form of easily digestible food and as a protein concentrate for supplementing protein differently. foods such as vegetables.
The seeds, leaves and stream of alfalfa plant have properties-derived from the roots of the plant which reach up to 12mtrs into the subsoil and absorb the elusive trace minerals from the depths the most important of these trace minerals is manganese which is virtual the human digestion system in its manufacturing of insulin.
alfalfa is an outstanding alkalizing food it contents 130 to 142mg of alkali forming elements in every hundred grams these make it the valuable remedy of several ailments, it is slightly laxative, digestive, diuretic and serves as an excellent tonic it augments the peristalsis on the movement of bowels, improves digestion and ensures better assimilation of food, alfalfa build-up for healthy and vigorous old age and resistance of infection.
Effective diuretic alfalfa acts gently upon Kidneys. It can be successful employed in the treatment of the inflammation of the bladder and dropsy, a disease mark accumulation of fluid in the body.
Alpha is the form of juice has been found very effective in most arterial problems of heart diseases. only fresh leaves of the plant may be used for this purpose the juice of fresh Alfalfa, however, is strong and pretend and best taken with carrot juice in this combination the individual's benefits of each juice are intensified.
Alfalfa juice is a rich source of chlorophyll is useful in Re disorders and discovers respiratory disorders particularly those relating to the sinuses and lungs.
The seeds of Alfalfa known as the king of sprouts are of the immense value of the maintains of health. Their daily use helps build up immunity to stomach distress, Alfalfa, in the form of tea provides some Express alfalfa is the home of it provides which orbital ca vital analysing benefits for hyperacidity tends the control of the flow of hydrochloric acid aiding the action of the gastric enzyme, pepsin,the addition of mint to alfalfa helps settle disturbed stomachs after a rich meal, it also refresh the palate the makes an excellent morning drink.
Alfalfa tea, especially made from the seeds is of great value in arthritis as it helps alkalize the food residue in the body six or seven cups of it should be taken by daily arthritics for at least two weeks
The herb is an effective remedy for high blood pressure,it contains all the elements necessary for the softening of hardened arteries, which characterise high blood pressure
the juice of alfalfa in combination with those of carote and lettuce, if taken daily, helps the growth of hair to a remarkable extent, such combination of juice is rich in elements which are beneficial for the roots of the hair.
Alfalfa is used in many ways or forms, The seeds are useful in the form of sprouts, they are delicious and nourishing in salads and soups as well as sandwiches, Alfalfa can be used in the form of juice extracted from the leaves, it is also used extensively in the form of tea which is made from seeds as well as leaves
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