Herbs for People & Pets: Alfalfa
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This week's featured herb is alfalfa (Medicago sativa). Part of the pea family, this herb is one of the top nutritive herbs. Chock-full of all sorts of vitamins and minerals, such as trace minerals, dietary fiber, vitamins A, B1, B12, C, D, E, chlorophyll, and protein.
This week's featured herb is alfalfa (Medicago sativa). Part of the pea family, this herb is one of the top nutritive herbs. Chock-full of all sorts of vitamins and minerals, such as trace minerals, dietary fiber, vitamins A, B1, B12, C, D, E, chlorophyll, and protein.
If I had to pick just one supplement, alfalfa would be in the running.
Use:
When using alfalfa, you should make sure that it is the dried leaves, stems, and unopened flowers that are in the formula. Alfalfa is mainly used for arthritic conditions, as well as allergies, rheumatism, and gout. It can also alkalize the urinary tract making it beneficial to those animals with an over-acidic urinary tract, which typically leads to crystals or other bladder aggravations.
Properties:
The alfalfa root is a Chinese remedy for reducing internal heat, promoting urination and eliminating urinary stones, good for jaundice, and night blindness. Both cats and dogs can benefit from an alfalfa supplement for any of the above mentioned ailments. Unfortunately, alfalfa is a GMO (genetically modified organism), so it is of the utmost importance to purchase it organically grown only.
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