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| − | '''Lucerne''' is an [[annual ( | + | '''Lucerne''' or '''alfalfa''' is an [[annual (plant)|annual]] [[plant]] of the pea family. It has small clover-like leaves and purple flowers. It is widely used in organic farming as a green manure. The heat-treated seeds of the lucerne plant are used in [[shamanism|shamanic]] medicine. |
Lucerne is used to treat: | Lucerne is used to treat: | ||
Revision as of 19:48, January 23, 2008
Lucerne or alfalfa is an annual plant of the pea family. It has small clover-like leaves and purple flowers. It is widely used in organic farming as a green manure. The heat-treated seeds of the lucerne plant are used in shamanic medicine.
Lucerne is used to treat:
- arthritis
- asthma
- diabetes
- scabies
- high cholesterol
- indigestion
- kidney, bladder, and prostate problems.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not approve uses of Lucerne for natural remedies, especially allergies and lupus.