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MEDICA - Alfa Alfa - Medicago Sativa |
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It
has been chosen as an ingredient for Ron Ron because |
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contains
phytoestrogens - and more specifically: Cumestrole (whose
structure is similar to that of estradiol, which has estrogenic
properties), Medicagole and complex coumarines whose structure
is similar to that of an estrogenic hormone: stilboestrol.
Isoflavones: Biocanole A, Formononetole. Phytoestrogens regulate
the natural production of good estrogens in the body, and
stimulate the development of the breast, which in the female
body is the main receptor for natural hormones, produced by
the body thanks to the balancing action of phytoestrogens. |
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Other
characteristics and properties |
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Alfalfa
is a perennial herbaceous plant. It has been for millennia the
secret of the longevity of some animals thanks to its high content
in minerals, vitamins, proteins and enzymes. The deep rooting
system of alfalfa allows the plant to glean nutrients from deep
under the top soil. This nutritional feeding system provides
the plant with protein (it is made up of 18% protein, 5% more
than eggs and 15% more than milk), beta carotene, vitamins,
minerals, enzymes, isoflavonoid phytoalexins, isoflavone phytoestrogens,
and the alkaloids asparagine and trigonelline.Thanks to the
richness in elements necessary to life, such as vitamins, minerals,
aminoacids and trace elements, it is appreciated for its invigorating
action against fatigue, and also to strengthen nails and hair.The
plant is a rich source of chlorophyll and serves as the largest
commercial source of chlorophyll. |
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Alfalfa,
barley, wheatgrass, and spirulina, which all contain chlorophyll,
have been found to aid in the healing of anemia, hemorrhaging,
diabetes, gastritis, ulcers, colon disorders, body and breath
odor. |
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*
rich in minerals such as Phosphorus, Silicon, Sodium, Potassium,
Calcium, Magnesium, Boron, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Cobalt*
rich in vitamins - contains vitamins A, Beta-carotene, B1, B2,
B3, B5, B6, B8, B12, C, D, E, K, Folic Acid* rich in aminoacids
(the building blocks of protein in the body) necessary for muscular
growth* retards the onset of old age, prevents artheriosclerosis
and degeneration, prevents ostheoporosis thanks to its high
content in Calcium and other minerals as well as phytoestrogens
(cumestrole)* sexual tonic* improves resistance to illnesses*
estrogenic - regulates the production of estrogens (female hormones) |
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* promotes the function of the pituitary gland - a glandular
body located at the base of the brain and attached by a stalk
to the hypothalamus, from which it receives important neural
and vascular outflow; the anterior portion secretes several
hormones under the control of the hypothalamus, and the posterior
part (neurohypophysis) stores and releases hormones synthesized
in the hypothalamus.* trophorestorative - affects endocrine
system and hormone function due to its ability to enhance growth
and restore function of a tissue, organ or gland* antihemorrhagic
- affects immune system and reactivity due to its ability to
prevent or arrest hemorrhage - effect due to the presence of
Vitamin K.Alfalfa contains as much as "20. 000 -40. 000
U. I. of natural vitamin K. This substance protects from hemorragies
and helps coagulate blood, and is also used to stop excessive
menstrual flow and in chronical cases of nosebleeds. * eupeptic
- promotes good digestion* detoxifying and depurative - affects
liver and detoxification systems due to its ability to cleanse
and purify the system, particularly the blood, by promoting
the excretion and removal of waste material.Alfalfa's blood-purifying
properties have been attributed to its high chlorophyll content.
In fact, it is probably due not only to chlorophyll but also
several other components. |
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It thus acts as a general tonic by removing toxins from the
blood. Alkalizes and detoxifies the body, especially the liver.Ayurvedic
(Indian) medicine uses Medicago Sativa to purify blood and
detoxify the organism.* antiulcer - affects digestive system
and nutrition due to its ability to prevent and/or treat ulcers,
usually refers to ulcers formed on mucous membranes (i.e.
stomach, intestines)* antiarthritic - used to treat arthritis
and rheumatism* anti-inflammatory - affects immune system
and reactivity due to its ability to counteract inflammation.
Alfalfa has been utilized in folk medicine for centuries as
a cure of all inflammations, including rheumatism and arthritis.*
diuretic - affects liver and detoxification systems due to
its ability to increase the secretion of urine, and excretion
of waste through the urine. |
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antioxidant - prevents damage to cells by inhibiting oxidation
and by trapping free radicals - thanks to the presence of Manganese,
Copper and Zinc - thus protects the development of healthy tissue*
hypoglycemic - reduces blood sugar levels - affects endocrine
system and hormone function due to its ability to reduce or
control high blood sugar, which is predominantly the responsibility
of the pancreas. Used to treat hyperglycemia, thanks to the
presence of the alkaloids asparagine and trigonelline* hypocholesterolemic
- reduces cholesterol levels (due to the presence of saponins)
- affects liver and detoxification systems due to its ability
to reduce or controls high cholesterol and bring about lower
cholesterol levels in both the blood and the liver.Several studies
have indicated that the ingestion of alfalfa reduces cholesterol
absorption and atherosclerotic plaque formation in animals.
High molecular weight alcohol (triacontanol, octacosanol) reduce
cholesterol and serum lipidsBy providing a mild antithrombotic
effect from its coumarin derivatives, alfalfa further aids the
circulatory system. |
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History
and curiosities |
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Alfalfa
is an amazing plant. It has an extremely deep root system which
allows it to get nutrients from the deep underground that are
normally missed by other plants.The plant was used by Arabs
as feed for horses because they claimed it made their horses
swift and strong. They named it Al-fal-fa which means "father
of all foods".Ayurvedic (Indian) medicine uses Medicago
Sativa to purify blood and detoxify the organism. |
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