Medicinal use of Alfalfa

ALFALFA is nutritionally one of the most versatile herbs available in nature. It is a leguminous herb which grows up to 50 cms in height. It has rich green alternate leaves, purplish flowers and adapts itself to widely varying conditions of soil and climate.It is now widely cultivated in the temperate regions, the subtropics and higher altitudes in the tropics and through out India. Alfalfa is a valuable source of vitamins A, B, D, E and G. It also has some vitamin C and K. It contains rich quality and quantity and proper balance of minerals like calcium, magnesium and phosphorous, chlorine, sodium, potassium and silicon and also chorophyll.It posseses antibiotic,antipyretic, diuretic, appetite stimulant, hemostatic properties. MEDICINAL USES:The plant is taken internally for debility in convalescence or anaemia, haemorrhage, menopausal complaints, pre-menstrual tension, fibroids,etc.It is also used as a nutritive tonic to stimulate the appetite and promote weight gain.it is also valuable in the treatment of jaundice.It also posseses high anti-oxidant value.

Health benefits of Wheatgrass

Wheatgrass which is a natures gift to mankind offers many health benefits and is considered indispensable by many Naturopaths in naturopathy diets.
It consists of many beneficial nutrients some of which are
*Vitamins:A,B,C,E,etc
*Protiens and Amino acids including 9 Essential Amino acids
*Enzymes
*Minerals like Calcium,Iron,Sodium,Potassium,magnesium,zinc,selenium,etc
*Chlorophyll and Dietary Fiber.
Some of its benefits are
*Helps overcome Nutritional defeciency.
*Natural Antioxidant.
*Helps in blood purification and to balance Hemoglobin production.
*helps resolve constipation,acidity.
*Useful in Diabetes,High Blood Pressure and kidney Malfunction,Arthritis,Insomnia, Menstrual problems,Paralysis, Asthma, Etc.
*helps improve immunity.
*Benefits the body cells,glands and important organs like Liver,Lungs,Spleen,etc.
*very effective for weight loss.