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ALFALFA
(mendicago sativa)
BILBERRY (Vaccinium
myrtillus)
CAT’S CLAW (Uncaria
tomentosa)
CAYENNE PEPPER (Capsicum
annuum)
CHAMOMILE
(anthemis nobilis)
DANDELION (Taraxacum
officinale)
DON QUAI
(Angelica sinensis)
ECHINACEA (Echinacea
purpurea,
Echinacea angustifolia)
GARLIC
(allium sativum)
GINSENG
(panax ginseng)
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ALFALFA
(mendicago sativa) |
Alfalfa is one of the most nutritious plants on earth. Its
leaves are rich in calcium, magnesium, potassium, beta-carotene,
vitamins A, B-12, C, D, E, K, and also contain all eight essential
amino acids. Alfalfa is one of the earliest cultivated plants, used
for centuries for feeding livestock. It is one of the best sources of
insoluble fiber and is used as an active ingredient in many fiber
supplements. The Chinese have used alfalfa since the sixth
century to treat kidney stones, and to relieve fluid retention and
swelling.
Possible benefits and uses:
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Relieves constipation
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Provides relief from bloating and water retention
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Useful
in the treatment of urinary tract infections
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May
alleviate bad breath
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May
reduce swelling and inflammation of rheumatism
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Alkalizes and detoxifies the body, especially the liver
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Aids
in the healing of allergies, asthma and hay fever
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Excellent blood purifier and blood thinner
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Helps
increase appetite
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May
ward off heart disease and strokes by delaying the absorption of
cholesterol and dissolving plaque deposits on the arterial walls
Contraindications:
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Pregnant women should check with a practitioner before using this herb
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Anyone
suffering from anemia should use alfalfa only under the direction of a
healthcare professional
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Those
with autoimmune diseases should avoid this herb
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