Alfalfa is a plant that is a member of the pea family. It is grown in the eastern Mediterranean and western Asia. Alfalfa is a natural plant source of vitamins A, B-1, B-6, C, E and K, as well as calcium, potassium, iron and zinc. Alfalfa is also a good source of chlorophyll, fiber and protein. Used for thousands of years in Chinese and Indian medicine to promote digestive health, alfalfa is popular today for it's potential cholesterol health-promoting benefits, as well as its positive effects on discomforts associated with late-phase menstrual health. It has been used in connection with high cholesterol, menopause, and poor appetite....<Read more> |