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Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) is an inexpensive herb that is easy to find, and it has quite a few useful applications. In the Middle East, alfalfa is known as the father of all herbs.Alfalfa is a member of the pea family and has been used in herbal medicine for nearly 1500 years. It is a perennial that blooms throughout the summer months and grows vigorously in most climates. In fact, it is an aggressive plant and can take over your garden if you are not careful. For this reason, it might be best to purchase your alfalfa from a certified organic source, rather than growing it yourself.If you grow it yourself, cut alfalfa before it comes into bloom and dry it out of the sunlight in a moisture-free area.Rich in nutrientsAlfalfa is a nutritive herb that contains considerable amounts of protein. It is also one of the richest sources of vitamins and trace minerals, such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, betacarotene, vitamins A, B12, C, D, E and K. It is also high in the antioxidant chlorophyll |
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