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Where does it originate?

 

 

Alfalfa is a plant which was used by early Chinese Physicians to treat disorders of the digestive tract, and in fact has a number of uses for the body.

 

 

What is it good for?

 

It is known as a 'superfood'; if possible incorporate Alfalfa into your diet as it acts as an antioxidant.

 

 

It is also used for:

 

 

• Arthritis
• Menopause symptoms
• Water Retention
• Jaundice
• Loss of appetite

 

 

Although there is no specified amount there are some recommedations of 500-1000mg a day.

 

 

 

Other ways of getting it into your diet:

 

•  Can be purchased as a dried herb.
•  Tincture
•  Tablets/Capsules

 

 

 

 

You may also find this included in a multivitamin.

 

 

 

 

Where you buy it and the cost

 

All the above items can be found in most health shops, and it will probably cost a few pound in which ever form you buy it.

 

 

 

 

Adverse Effects:

 

• Some people have been known to be allergic to the herb.

   

 

 

ShapeNoBull Overview

 

Although not essential to your diet it still has various uses definitely one to consider including in your diet.   

 

 

 

 

Bibliography

 

Lininger, Wright, Austin, Brown & Gaby. - The Natural Pharmacy –

 

 

 

 

Last Updated: 20^th Februay 2011

 

 

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