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Alfalfa is actually a general term for all plants of the genus Alfalfa, and in some places this plant is called "clover." Alfalfa can be said to be a food with the same source of medicine and food. In addition to being directly eaten as food, it also has certain medicinal value and has a therapeutic effect on a variety of diseases.

What is alfalfa

Alfalfa is the tender stem of the legume alfalfa. Its origin is not in the Central Plains region. It was introduced into the Central Plains region from the Western Region in the Han Dynasty. In addition to some wild alfalfa, artificially cultivated alfalfa can now be seen.

Alfalfa represents luck. It is said that when Napoleon marched through a grassland, he found a four-leaf clover and felt very novel. When he leaned over to pick it, he just escaped a bullet shot at him and escaped All of a sudden, so alfalfa has since become a symbol of luck.

In addition to being edible, alfalfa can also be used as an ornamental plant in some barren areas, and it is widely used.

The nutritional value of alfalfa

The nutritional value of alfalfa is very high. For every 100 grams of fresh alfalfa, it contains 5.9 grams of protein, 9.7 grams of carbohydrates, and 3.28 milligrams of carotene. It also contains vitamin C, B vitamins, calcium, and phosphorus.

Iron element : Alfalfa contains a large amount of iron, which can be used as a supplementary food for patients with iron deficiency anemia Very useful.

Vitamin K : Alfalfa contains a relatively special element-vitamin K, this substance has a hemostatic effect, and folks generally use alfalfa to treat gastric diseases or hemorrhoids bleeding and other diseases.

Crude fiber : The crude fiber in alfalfa can help excrete stool and prevent constipation.

In addition, alfalfa also contains alfalfa, alfalfa and other ingredients, which have a good effect on the treatment of diseases.

Efficacy and role of alfalfa

Alfalfa is slightly cold and sweet, and it has the effects of clearing spleen, stomach and kidney channels, clearing stomach heat, clearing damp heat, diuretic and reducing swelling.

Prevent bleeding : For all bleeding signs, such as nose bleeding, vomiting blood, coughing up blood, blood in the stool, etc., alfalfa can be used to stop bleeding. This is because alfalfa contains vitamin K, which has a hemostatic effect and can help blood clot. Alfalfa is a food with high vitamin K content in all ingredients.

Clearing the internal heat : Alfalfa is a cold food. After the process, the internal fire can be removed, especially in the hot season. If you eat some alfalfa to accompany the meal, the effect is very good.

Preventing constipation : The crude fiber in alfalfa can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, thereby reducing the time that feces stay in the body, thus preventing constipation.

Medicinal value of alfalfa

Alfalfa is generally taken orally as a medicinal product. It can be pounded into juice or ground into powder for consumption. Of course, it can also be applied externally.

Treatment of rheumatic bone pain, neuralgia: Wash alfalfa with appropriate amount of water, and take it twice a day.

For the treatment of jaundice hepatitis: take 5 dollars each for alfalfa and Yinchen, then mix them, simmer in water and take them twice a day.

Treatment of leukemia: take alfalfa in water and take it twice.

Treating snake bites, centipedes and wasp stings: smash the fresh alfalfa and apply it to the bite wound.