Description:- Perennial
- Slender, bushy perennial, blue-green leaves, pea-like flowers, coiled pods containing shiny seeds.
- Fully hardy.
- Full sun, regular watering, neutral to alkaline soil.
Culinary Uses:- Leaves: Eaten raw/ cooked like a vegetable.
- Seeds are sprouted.
- Use it in salads, stews, teas, soups and stir fries.
Parts Used:- Whole plant, leaves, seeds.
Medicinal Uses. It is said that:- Mineral supplement.
- Calcium, magnesium, potassium, vitamin A, D, E, K, contains 8 amino acids, chlorophyll, nutrients like carotene.
- Immune-system stimulant – promotes normal blood clotting.
- Aids in the assimilation of protein, fats, carbohydrates.
- Excellent blood purifier.
- Alkalizes/detoxifies body.
- Help arthritis, intestinal ulcers, gastritis, liver disorders, bleeding gums, asthma, high blood pressure, eczema, anemia, constipation, body/ breath odor, infections, burns, athlete's foot, cancer.
- Diuretic.
- Benefits for specific health conditions:
- Slows progress of atherosclerosis – keep cholesterol from entering the body from food. Effect on activity of immune cells – (macrophages): will not stick in the linings of damaged artery linings.
- Counteract effects of cancer chemotherapy – increases production of white blood cells with up to 60%.
- Diabetes: Improve condition of diabetes when people fail to respond to insulin.
- Endometriosis/menopause related problems: Contains phyto-estrogens (natural plant hormones) – is related to estrogen. Reduces risk of estrogen-linked cancers (breast cancer).
- Vitamin K – helps blood to clot normally – does not interfere with normal circulation.
- Osteoporosis/ Menopause related problems: Vitamin K – can partially prevent bone loss caused by estrogen deficiency. Interacts with Vitamin D to increase formation of new bones.
- Treat ulcers and the bioflavonoids build capillary strength and reduce inflammation of the stomach lining.
- Vitamin A help to maintain stomach health.
Other Uses:- Pour Lucerne tea over your house plants.
- Adds nitrogen to the soil.
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