Alfalfa Essential Oil
Alfalfa - Medicago sativa - a perennial herb that grows throughout the world. This plant grows to about 3 feet in height. Flowers are blue/violet. Alfalfa is full of vitamins and minerals such as Vit A, B, C, K, calcium, phosphorus and iron. Alfalfa is an appetite stimulant. It has been used as a laxative and diuretic. It is also been said to relieve arthritis, asthma, hay fever and diabetes.
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| Botanical Name: | Medicago sativa L. |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Synonyms: | medicago caerulea, medicago karatschaica, medicago spp. buffalo herb, lucerne, musu, jatt, kaba yonca |
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| Parts Used: | Herb |
| Extraction Method: | Steam distilled |
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| Historical Uses: | In early Chinese medicines, physicians used young alfalfa leafs to treat disorders related to the digestive tract and the kidneys. In India, ayurvedic physicians used the leaves for treating poor digestion. They made a cooling poultice from the seeds for boils. At the time, alfalfa was also believed to be helpful towards people suffering from arthritis and water retention. Appetite stimulant. Also said to relieve arthritis, asthma, diabetes. A nutritious vitamin and mineral rich plant. |
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