Alfalfa (Medicago sativa)
Plant native to Asia and North Africa. Its name means “mother of all foods.” The Arabs used to strengthen hair.
Alfalfa Properties
* Alfalfa is one of the richest sources of minerals by roots that can absorb nutrients from the soil.
* Used the exudate of the leaves, rich in protein, amainoácidos, minerals like calcium and trace elements (silica, iron, copper, selenium, zinc and phosphorus).
* It is a general stimulant due to the amount of nutrients it has.
* Main source of vitamins and minerals.
Contains provitamin A, and vitamins C, D, E, K.
* For its vitamin K, essential for the synthesis of clotting factors, alfalfa is recommended in cases of anemia.
* Contains coumestrol, plant estrogen that may help during menopause.
* Is indicated for the treatment of anemia due to vitamin or mineral deficiencies, convalescence.
* You antihemorrhagic properties (hair, nose, stomach, hemorrhoids, uterine functional, thrombocytopenia, etc.).
* Improved the problems of brittle nails and hair off, open and brittle.
* Properties mineralized by calcium and silica (consolidation of fractures, osteoporosis).
* Disorders associated with menopause or menopause.
Contraindications alfalfa
Lupus erythematosus.
Estrogen medication, haemostatic or anticoagulant.
Do not use in alcoholic extract in children under two years and in people with ethyl.
Tags: anticoagulant, convalescence, coumestrol, Estrogen medication, haemostatic, hair, hemorrhoids, Lupus erythematosus, Medicago sativa, mineral, mineral deficiencies, nose, stomach, strengthen hair, thrombocytopenia, uterine functional
