Alfalfa
( Medicago Sativa)
Other Names:: : Lucerne, Purple Medic, Spanish Clover
Sweet smelling, extremely deep rooted perennial with weak reclining stems. up to 60 cm tall. leave divided into 3 oblong leaflets, sharply tooted on upper half.
Flowers deep purple to bluish (rarely white), slender, pea like 7-10 mm long, in dense 2-4 cm heads. Once established it grows abundantly and returns each year. Roots will spread underground and keep sprouting new plants each year. Rich source of vitamins, minerals, trace minerals, and other nutrients. Goof tor the pituitary glad, mild alterative and blood purifier; Has been used for arthritis, poor appetite, general weakness, and mineral deficiencies. Good mixed with peppermint for digestive issues.
Large amounts can cause bloating, blood-clotting disorders and contains canavanine which is potentially toxic and may cause recurrence of lupus in patients with the disease.
Energetics::
Moistening
Increase moisture content of tissues: lubricate and soften dry, brittle or hardened tissues
Nourishing
Provide essential nutrients that aid tissue healing, improving tissue structure and function.
Warming
Stimlate or speed up metabolism; increase energy production and warmth; bring blow flow and vitality to tissues that are pale and cool
Properties::
Bitter
Triggers the gastrointestinal system to get ready to eat
Galactagogue
Increase breast milk production
Mineralizer
Catalyst for absorbtion of minerals
Nutritive
Provides nutrition and is often high in vitamins and minerals
Antioxidant
Protects cells from damage
Anti-Inflammatory
Helps control inflammation
Ailments::
Allergies
Anemia
Appetite (improve)
Arthritis
Bad Breath
Blood Purifier
Bursitis
Colon
Cramps
Diabetes
Digestive Disorders
Endurance
Energy
Flu
Fractures
Gout
Hay Fever
Hypoglycemia
Kidneys
Lactation
Morning Sickness
Nausea
Pituitary Gland
Rheumatism
Senility
Teeth
Uterus
Vitality
Associated with ::
Kidneys
Digestion
Heart
Gastrointestinal
Circulatory
Respiratory
Musculoskeletal
Urinary
Celery Seed
( Apium Graveolens)
Other Names:: : Wild celery
Used to treat rheumatic conditions and gout. Help the kidneys dispose of urine and unwanted waste products. Useful for arthritis, helpful to detoxify the body and improve blood circulation of blood to muscles and joints. Effective in treating systitis. Disinfects bladder and urinary tubules. Celery stalk are good for urinary problems, rheumatism and gout.
Avoid if there is a history of kidney inflammation. Use cautiously during pregnancy or while lactating.
Energetics::
Drying
Remove excess fluid from tissue, causing it to become more firm and dense, relieve conditions of dampness and sweling.
Warming
Stimlate or speed up metabolism; increase energy production and warmth; bring blow flow and vitality to tissues that are pale and cool
Properties::
Antirheumatic
Helps ease pain of rheuatism and inflammation of joints and muscles
Anti-Inflammatory
Helps control inflammation
Antioxidant
Protects cells from damage
Ailments::
Arthritis
Circulation
Detoxification
Help the body get rid of unwanted toxins
Gout
Rheumatism
Urinary Disorders
Associated with ::
Urinary
Musculoskeletal
