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Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) is a flowering plant in the [[pea]] family Fabaceae cultivated as an important forage crop. In the UK it is known as lucerne and lucerne grass in south Asia.
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) is a flowering plant in the [[pea]] family Fabaceae cultivated as an important forage crop. In the UK it is known as lucerne and lucerne grass in south Asia.
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It is majorly used in homeopathic medicines worldwide. Today, alfalfa is suggested for treating anemia, diabetes, to extend appetite and contribute towards weight gain, as a diuretic for increased urination, for indigestion and bladder disorders, alfalfa can also be used as an estrogen replacement in order to increase breast milk and to mitigate premenstrual syndrome, a dietary supplement, and to lower blood cholestrol levels.
It is majorly used in homeopathic medicines worldwide. Today, alfalfa is suggested for treating anemia, diabetes, to extend appetite and contribute towards weight gain, as a diuretic for increased urination, for indigestion and bladder disorders, alfalfa can also be used as an estrogen replacement in order to increase breast milk and to mitigate premenstrual syndrome, a dietary supplement, and to lower blood cholestrol levels.
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