Alfa Alfa

INTRODUCTION:

The word alfalfa has came from a Arabic word al-faṣfaṣa . It is a high-feeding value herbaceous perennial legume grown mostly as hay crop.

It is frequently consumed as a sprouting green. Alfalfa supplements are also consumed by certain persons. The evidence for their usage in treating medical disorders is limited, despite some studies on their alleged health advantages.

Due to the impact on the immune system and the presence of phytoestrogens in lucerne, people with autoimmune diseases and cancers linked to hormones should exercise caution when consuming it. Alfalfa can also interact with a wide range of drugs, hormones, herbs, and supplements.

HOW ITS GROWN:

-Growing it as an annual cover crop, sometimes known as “green manure,” and tilling it under at the conclusion of the growing season is the easiest way to improve deficient soil.

-These plants can sink their taproots as far as six feet. Each established plant grows a “crown” where it pokes its head above the dirt.

-Gardeners can pick all except the bottom two inches of the plants because the crowns produce bud shoots that cause the axillary buds to produce new stalks.

-You might even choose to dedicate a section of your garden or yard to growing some to harvest as mulch or to add to if you live in a region where untreated mulch for vegetable crops is hard to come by.

it takes upto 60–65 days to grow then we can normally harvest our first cut.

-35–45 days later, we can harvest the second cut.

– generally every 35–45 days we can harvest alfalfa cuts up until late fall.

USES OF ALFA ALFA:

-Alfalfa is an herb that some people consume as a source of calcium, potassium, phosphorous, iron, and vitamins A, C, E, and K.

Which can be used for,

High cholesterol.
Kidney & bladder problems.
Prostate problems:
Asthma.
Arthritis.
Diabetes.
Upset stomach.

How Alfaalfa is benifts to a pregnant women:

Consuming alfalfa tablets or even making a tea out of them has a ton of benefits for pregnant women and mothers who are breastfeeding their children. Many of those are on a generic level helping the body stay healthy, while others can effectively make your pregnancy and nursing stage better altogether.

Alfalfa provides women with a good dose of vitamin K that is necessary for the baby’s growth.
Lactating women who have a low supply of milk can benefit from consuming alfalfa.

The symptoms of morning sickness can be reduced by its as well.
The immunity system is strengthened substantially.

It helps alleviate a lot of body problems such as gout, pituitary issues, and so onIt brings down blood pressure and reduces cholesterol.
Improves the digestion process and revitalises the teeth damage from decay.

HOW TO USE IT:

Alfalfa plant contains many essential nutrients. The roots of the plant can borrow up to the depth of almost twelve meters into the soil, and bring up trace minerals, which are of great imprtance to health. The alfalfa plant supplies almost all the vitamins, namely, vitamin A, Vitamin B complex, vitamins C, E, and K.

It is high in protein and calcium. The sun-dried hay of alfalfa is said to be a good source of Vitamin D, vitamin D2 and vitamin D3. These nutrients make alfalfa have enormous health benefits.

So the best way to have alfalfa is in the form of sprouts that have been rinsed thoroughly to remove mold. Alfalfa seeds should not be eaten unless sprouted because they contain high levels of the toxic amino acid, canavanine. You can also take it in the form of a tablet.

One should consume alfalfa tablets 20grm per day . which should be divided into 10grm 2 times a day.

WHAT ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS OF ALFA ALFA:

Long-term consumption of lucerne seeds can have negative effects, such as a rise in autoimmune illnesses like lupus. Some people’s skin may become particularly sensitive to the sun as a result of lucerne. Large doses of lucerne supplements have been deemed dangerous to take when pregnant or nursing.

It frequently exhibits estrogen-like behaviour and leads to hormonal abnormalities. The immune system may become more active as a result of lucerne, which could worsen the signs and symptoms of autoimmune illnesses like MS, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis. Alfalfa shouldn’t be consumed by people who have endometriosis, breast cancer, uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, or uterine fibroids.