Written by Gloria Scholbe, all rights reserved
(First appeared on Holisticbird List)
Alfalfa is rich in vitamins, minerals, 8 essential amino acids and digestive
enzymes. The reason it is so rich in nutrients is because the roots of the plant
can grow as far as 125 feet under the ground, where it absorbs natural minerals
from deep within the earth.
Alfalfa contains vitamins A, B1, B6, B12, C (four times that in citrus juice),
D, E, K, P, niacin, pantothenic acid, biotin, folic acid, saponins, calcium
(very high), phosphorous, potassium, magnesium, iron, zinc, and copper. (It
contains all the known vitamins and minerals for life, although some of these
are only in trace amounts, so alfalfa is not a perfect food by itself.) It is
one of the highest chlorophyll bearing plants.
An herb as loaded with vitamins, minerals, and amino acids as alfalfa, is good for fighting off many diseases.
*it neutralizes acids and poisons *has the natural ability to stimulate and feed
the pituitary gland *it is particularly of interest to vegetarians, who have a
difficult time obtaining enough vitamin B12 in their diets *it is a natural
deodorizer and natural infection fighter *because of the high fiber, it can
absorb and carry intestinal waste out of the body * the high enzyme content of
fresh or freeze-dried alfalfa helps the body to balance its systems, enabling it
to ward off infectious diseases and restore the body's immune system* alfalfa
could be considered a panacea for almost everything * it is a blood normalizer,
clotting or not clotting *blood purifier *helps to prevent colon cancer *fights
fungal and yeast infections.
Fluoride in alfalfa is not the artificially made sodium fluoride, which is an
aluminum manufacturing by-product that is poisonous to life. Instead, the
fluoride in alfalfa prevents tooth decay and hardens bones naturally without
toxic side effects.
Arthritis and bursitis are often caused by an over-acid condition in the body.
The acid settles in joints, causing inflammation. Alfalfa can help to alkinalize
the body and reduce inflammation (unless the diet is full of processed and
chemical-laden foods, white flour and sugar.)
The Chinese treat intestinal and kidney disorders with alfalfa. Alfalfa
contains a "vitamin U" factor, which prevents ulcers in test animals.
The saponins can help to regulate high or low blood pressure and inhibit high
cholesterol. Alfalfa strengthens the arteries and blood cells throughout the
body.
Leanne was asking about hormone rich foods. Alfalfa is one of those phytosterol-rich
herbs, which will nourish the ovaries, adrenal gland, and pituitary gland.
Alfalfa produces richer milk in nursing mothers and increases the quality and
nutritional value of poultry eggs.
The alfalfa plant is not normally used for human food because it is one of the
highest fibrous herbs in existence and humans don't have the ability of breaking
down the fiber. However, alfalfa is the basis for liquid Chlorophyll, with a
balance of chemical and mineral constituents almost identical to human hemoglobin.
Cautions: Alfalfa should not be consumed by those who have auto-immune diseases,
like lupus. Alfalfa seeds should NEVER be eaten because they contain a toxic
amino acid called cavanine, which causes a blood disease called pancytopenia.
(Sprouted seeds are good to eat)
Gloria Scholbe