The efficacy and function of alfalfa

Chinese medicinal materials are very common, and there are many types of them. There are also some differences in their efficacy. Therefore, you need to have a good understanding before choosing. Do you know about the medicinal material alfalfa?

【Other names】 Lentil, alfalfa, wild alfalfa

[Source] Trigonella ruthenica L., Leguminosae , the whole plant is used as medicine.

[Habitat distribution] Northeast China, North China, Inner Mongolia, Shaanxi, Gansu, and Sichuan.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies, relieves cough and stops bleeding. Tibetan medicine uses other medicines to treat fever, lung heat cough, and dysentery. For external use, it can reduce inflammation and stop bleeding.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

【Source】 Medicinal Plants in China's Desert Areas

Having said so much, we can see that alfalfa has many functions. It can also be used as medicine to treat diseases. You might as well know more about these, it will be helpful in your life.