Bio Alfalfa (lucerne) powder

125 g Bio Lucerne (Alfalfa) powder

Alfalfa is also known as alfalfa. Alfalfa has been used as a medicinal herb for over 1,500 years.

Alfalfa seeds are rich in protein, vitamins, minerals and fiber.

Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) is a perennial flowering plant grown as an important forage crop, with a growth period of between 3 and 12 years, depending on the variety and climate. It is a perennial legume that prefers cold seasons and reaches a height of / over 1 meter. Its flowers resemble those of the clover, which are small and purple. The roots of the plant reach 4-5 meters underground depth, which makes it extremely durable, especially in drought.

It is suitable as a supplement to the diet of people suffering from anemia and diabetes. Contributes to increased appetite and weight gain, is also used as a diuretic to improve urination and in disorders of digestion and bladder. Useful food supplement for women during breastfeeding, increasing the amount of milk produced by the body, acts and soothes the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome.

Alfalfa seeds have been used as an herbal medicine for more than 1,500 years. They are rich in protein, calcium, vitamin A, B vitamins, vitamin C, vitamins D, E and K, phytoestrogens, flavonoids and other biologically active ingredients. In early Chinese medicine, healers used young alfalfa leaves to treat digestive and liver problems. In India, Ayurvedic healers used the leaves for indigestion. From the seeds they made soothing ointments for boils. It was also used to strengthen cartilage and bones, soothe the skin and improve the circulatory system.

Recommended daily intake: from 1 to 3 tsp. daily - if possible before meals. Start with 1/2 tsp. and gradually increase to 3 tsp. daily.

Caution: Not recommended for people with autoimmune diseases.

Nutritional values ​​for 100g
Energy
990 KJ / 237 Kcal
Fat 10g
- of which saturated acids 1.5g
 Carbohydrates 44g
- of which sugars 1g
Proteins 34g
 Salt * 0.48g
Fiber 34g

* The salt content is due exclusively to the presence of naturally occurring sodium in the product.
Storage: In a dry and cool place.
Country of origin: Great Britain