Medicago sativa; The Alfalfa Herb, a Natural Medicine For Good Health Benefits

I am not a fan of the 21st-century tablets, although they perform the works that they were designed for, they have a whole load of side effects backed up with some serious dangers.

Three days ago, my cousin stepped into the pharmacy to get drugs for malaria, after getting drugs and dosage instructions, I asked him to give me the leaflet attached to the medicine so I could read it. Interestingly, my eyes went directly to the section that had the heading "Side Effects''.

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Now my first question was; since its supposed to make him feel okay in his body, why then are there side effects attached to the tablets if taken, why should he go through the tortures of those side effects?

It's not that I'm saying tablets aren't effective I'm just saying that they are overrated due to the fact that they are infused with side effects that are somewhat scary. Imagine taking tablets that have the same side effects as the health challenge you are suffering from, it's quite harmful. That's why I would say that natural herbs are certainly the most effective forms of medicines.

Before the time sophisticated tools started dominating the health sector and the time when drugs and other advanced clinics and pharmacies came into play, there were leaves, herbs, plants, honey bees, and fruit-trees that Men used to treat all forms of health challenges and though some people in the world prefer medicine, there are still a couple of people that prefer herbs and still use fruits and vegetables to cure sickness and all other health challenges.

Nevertheless, today I would like to introduce to Y'all a very special kind of herb called Alfalfa. I'm not going to discuss so much about this herb but I would tell you specifically bits effects to man and what it can be used for.

Alfalfa; A Natural Herb

The Alfalfa is a forage crop that is cultivated widely in places like North America, South Africa, United Kingdom and Australia used for grazing and silage as well as green manure crop. It is a flowering plant belonging to the legume family Fabaceae. The Alfalfa is called lucerne and called Medicago sativa in binomial nomenclature since it is a perennial plant, it is native to warmer climates and has been cultivated as livestock fodder since the Ancient Greeks and Roman Era.

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Alfalfa is considered a natural health supplement used in treating cases of asthma, excessive production of urine (diuresis), arthritis, high cholesterol. Its leaves are safe for adults and can reduce blood pressure in the human body, and in cases of diabetes, alfalfa has the tendency to ward off the severe effect of diabetes in the human body and the name ''Alfalfa'' actually means ''Father of Foods''.

Alfalfa is quite an extensive herb that contributes to the healthy living of anyone who uses it. Often times, its sprouts are used in dishes and also it has the tendency to work for bladder challenges. Couple with its many values, the Alfalfa is rich in protein, calcium, chlorophyll, carotene, and vitamins(C, D, E & K) and also its sprouts can be cultivated for consumption with the use of jar and water.

It also has some nutritional values involving other vitamins furthermore, its seeds and sprouts can be used for weight loss and also for gaining weight since it has certain characteristics that interact or interferes with the metabolism of the body. However, if consumed too much, the body begins to react living the skin prone to direct sunlight but I can boldly say that beyond all of this, This herb is indeed, a wonderful medicine that can resolve health challenges.

Generally, people take alfalfa for potassium, iron, minerals, and vitamins, for osteoarthritis and also for thrombocytopenic purpura(a bleeding disorder) and also for stomach upset. Alfalfa has been shown to reduce blood sugar and stabilizes the symptoms of menopause, and interestingly, it helps cleanse the blood. Its Nutrients cannot be overemphasized, centuries after centuries, it has served as a beacon for natural medicine to man and since it possesses many nutrients, it is referred to as The POWERHOUSE herb.

So, get some alfalfa sprouts or seeds and use them for your benefits, and if you are looking to get more information on natural herbs and health tips, you can check out @naturalmedicine, @nateonsteemit and @riverflows, they can get you squared up and feel free to come to share with me sometime. Well then, I'll be seeing you around. Stay cool and fresh!

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