alfalfa - is very valuable and widely spread all over the world high-protein perennial crop.It is cultivated in the southern central part of Russia, in Africa and Eurasia as a fodder plant.In the wild it can grow in the Balkans and Asia - mainly on the fringes, dry meadows, grassy slopes, grasslands, steppes and river valleys.
Lucerne Crescent (Falcata) - is the specific name of the plant, which was given the shape of its fruit.Common name - lechuha, Dawn, and medunka Vyazilov.The scientific name (Medicago) this race was the place where the plant was first discovered (ancient country Midia), where it fell to Greece.
alfalfa: description
herbaceous perennial that can reach a height of 100 cm. The alfalfa has a thick stem and well-developed lateral roots.Powerful alfalfa root system improves soil structure, increases its water permeability, air permeability and helps accumulation of humus.Perennial species of plants in the ground form numerous small tubers, of whom later develop young bushes.
alfalfa stalks has four faces, branched and hollow.Its leaves - trifoliate, complex, with oblong or elliptical leaves.The inflorescence is presented in the form of an elongated brush loose, with violet or blue flowers in the form of butterflies.Hybrids of this species flowers may be all kinds of color, from purple to yellow.The flowering period of alfalfa comes in June - July.Fruits are coiled beans.Seeds are quite solid, in the form of kidney disease, have a brown color.
Lucerne: application
Lucerne called the progenitor of the food on the ground.Experts in the field of herbal medicine consider it an excellent source of minerals and vitamins.For medical purposes is used only above-ground part of the plant.Harvest alfalfa during its flowering.Dried grass under the eaves in the open air, displaying a uniform layer thickness of up to three centimeters.
alfalfa is rich in carbohydrates, ketones, organic acids, higher fatty acids, glycidyl, triterpinoidami, steroids, essential oils, calcium, magnesium, iron, fluorine, potassium, silicon, chlorine, sodium, manganese, phosphorus, alkaloids, asparagine, coumestrol, estrogens, fructose melonovoy and myristic acid.It found saponins, stigmasterol, tocopherols, phenol carbonic acids triasontanol, amino acids, anthocyanins, carbohydrates, vitamins K, C, B1, B12, B2, E, carotene, pantothenic acid, and even vitamins D2 and DZ which are rarely found in plants.
Drugs, which include alfalfa grass planting, have a vast effect.They contribute to the normalization of metabolism, a positive effect on the thyroid gland, improves the circulatory system, increase hemoglobin and lower cholesterol and prevent rickets and strengthen bones.
In addition, the use of alfalfa increases immunity, regulates the function of the pituitary gland (an appendage of the brain) and has anti-tumor effects.
Lucerne strengthens the body in various diseases, especially after operations and recovery.It is an excellent diuretic.Thanks to the active compounds in its composition, alfalfa has powerful anti-inflammatory effects of tuberculosis, arthritis and fungal diseases.
herb alfalfa is rich in vitamin K, which prevents bleeding and bleeding.It is widely used in hemorrhagic syndrome.A high content of fluorine in the alfalfa prevents tooth decay.
alfalfa also recommended for coronary heart disease, obesity, colds, diseases of the joints, anemia, asthma, diabetes mellitus, impaired function of the pancreas and thyroid glands.
