Alfalfa sowing: description of culture and its application

Alfalfa sowing is a very valuable and fairly wide-spread throughout the world high-protein long-term culture. It is cultivated in the southern middle zone of Russia, in Africa and in Eurasia as a fodder plant. In the wild can grow in the Balkans and in Asia - mainly on the fringes, dry meadows, grassy slopes, pastures, in the steppes and valleys of rivers.

Lucerne crescent (Falcata) - this is the species name of the plant, which is given in the form of its fetus. The popular name - a cure, a dawn, a medulla and a ligature. The scientific name (Medicago) this genus was given to the place where the plant was first discovered (the ancient country of Midia), from where it got to Greece.

Alfalfa sowing: description

A herbaceous perennial plant that can reach a height of up to 100 cm. Lucerne sowing has a thick stem and well developed lateral roots. The powerful root system of alfalfa greatly improves the structure of the soil, increases its water permeability, air permeability, and also contributes to the accumulation of humus. Perennial species of this plant form in the earth small numerous tubers, from which later develop young bushes.

Lucerne sowing has stems with four facets, branched and hollow. Its leaves are triple, complex, with oblong or elliptical leaves. The inflorescence is represented in the form of an elongated brush, loose, with purple or blue flowers in the form of moths. In hybrids of this species, flowers can be of all colors, from purple to yellow. The flowering period of alfalfa begins in June - July. Fruits are spirally twisted beans. Seeds are fairly hard, in the form of kidneys, have a brown color.

Alfalfa: application

Lucerne is called the ancestor of food on earth. Specialists in the field of phytotherapy consider it an excellent source of mineral elements and vitamins. For medical purposes only the above-ground part of this plant is used. Harvest alfalfa during its flowering. The grass is dried under canopies in the open air, laying out an even layer up to three centimeters thick.

Alfalfa sowing is rich in carbohydrates, ketones, organic acids, higher fatty acids, glycides, triterpinoids, steroids, essential oils, calcium, magnesium, iron, fluoride, potassium, silicon, chlorine, sodium, manganese, phosphorus, alkaloids, asparagine, coumestril, estrogens , Fructose, melon and myristic acid. Saponins, stigmasterol, tocopherols, phenolcarboxylic acids, triasontanol, amino acids, anthocyanins, carbohydrates, vitamins K, C, B1, B12, B2, E, carotene, pantothenic acid and even vitamins D2 and D3 that are rare in plants are found in it.

Medicines, which include grass herb alfalfa, have a vast effect. They promote the normalization of metabolism, positively affect the thyroid gland, improve the condition of the circulatory system, increase hemoglobin and lower cholesterol levels, and also prevent rickets and strengthen bones.

In addition, the use of alfalfa increases immunity, regulates the function of the pituitary (an appendage of the brain) and has an antitumor effect.

Lucerne strengthens the body in various diseases, especially after surgery and during the recovery period. It is an excellent diuretic. Thanks to active compounds in its composition, alfalfa has a powerful anti-inflammatory effect in tuberculosis, arthritis and fungal diseases.

The alfalfa herb is rich in vitamin K, which prevents hemorrhage and bleeding. It is widely used in hemorrhagic syndrome. And a large amount of fluoride in the alfalfa prevents the appearance of caries.

Also, alfalfa is recommended for ischemic heart disease, obesity, colds, joint diseases, anemia, bronchial asthma, diabetes, impaired pancreatic and thyroid gland function.