Alfalfa grass

Alfalfa grass is a representative of the genus of annual and perennial herbs. In addition, it is also ranked among the shrubs of the legume family. According to the Latin generic name, the word Medicago originates from Greek words that mean "food from Mussel" - it was from this area that the plant ended up in Greece. The Russian name, as biologists suggest, comes from the Latin lucere, which in the literal translation sounds like "shine. " And indeed, the flowers of the plant, which are painted in a bright sunny color, seem to glow.

As a valuable animal feed, alfalfa grass is also of considerable interest to humans. In particular, people know not only the numerous beneficial properties of alfalfa, which we will talk about later, but also the gastronomic value.

For example, in England, fresh salads often decorate the buds of this plant - not only unimaginable beauty, but also benefits for the body. In addition, fresh greens along with the chef's inflorescences are added to numerous dishes. It can be not only salads and snacks, but also soups, as well as second meals.

Alfalfa grass contains many substances that are important for the living body. This plant is rich in calcium, phosphorus, manganese, iron, zinc, copper, a number of proteolytic enzymes, as well as vitamins. Thanks to such an extensive list of elements, the beneficial properties of alfalfa for humans are indisputable.

They mainly consist in normalizing the state of the circulatory system, reducing blood cholesterol and preventing the development of atherosclerosis. Sugar-lowering and anti-inflammatory properties are inherent in this plant.

In folk medicine, alfalfa grass is used for healing ulcers and wounds, for diabetes mellitus, cystitis, cardiovascular diseases, urethritis, prostatitis, rheumatism, joint diseases. During breastfeeding, eating alfalfa increases lactation in mothers.

By the way, alfalfa grass is a plant with numerous stems that are densely leafy. Triple leaflets, which differ in an oblong-wedge shape, are arranged alternately. Alfalfa flowers are quite small. Painted in lemon yellow or purple, they are collected head brushes of 20-30 pieces.

From alfalfa grass, which is harvested precisely during the period of violent flowering, it is customary to prepare an infusion for the treatment of diabetes mellitus, as well as for disorders of the functions of the pancreas and thyroid glands.