Alfalfa contains five kinds of vitamin B, vitamin C, vitamin E, 10 kinds of minerals and flavonoids, carotenoids, phenolic acids unique three plant nutrients and its main role is as follows: flavonoids (Flavonoids): antioxidant role, but to prevent the deposition of cholesterol in the arteries, and to avoid blood clots, in order to reduce the probability of the occurrence of atherosclerosis. Flavonoids can also block certain adverse hormonal activity, inhibition of enzyme activity causing inflammation, may also inhibit the proliferation of capillaries. Phenolic acids (Phenolic acids): has antioxidant, can be regarded as an antioxidant, prevents blood clots into the plate, unimpeded flow of blood in the blood vessels, and reduce the incidence of cardiovascular disease. Carotenoids (Carotenoids): to protect the eyes, the eyes through the prevention of degenerative diseases. In humans, increased cell maturation in the prevention of disease, has been shown to prevent cancer recurrence and prevent heart disease have a certain effect. Clinical use of certain carotenoids has been started, in cancer patients, additional preventive chemotherapy.
Alfalfa flower effectiveness include: treatment of dyspepsia; alleviate the symptoms of anemia; promote appetite; avoid nutrient malabsorption; deal with cystitis; reduce the phenomenon of body water retention; good sources of nutrients; to relieve the symptoms of constipation; perhaps reduce swelling and rheumatism inflammation. Effectively deal with cystitis. Alfalfa contains an active ingredient called "plant saponin" is. Reduces derived from dietary cholesterol intake, indirectly reduce blood and tissue cholesterol levels. Because alfalfa has drainage diuretic function, menstrual period for edema, gout, uric acid exclude patients, with good results. The reasons are: Alfalfa is rich in minerals, such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, zinc. One of the "K" can help the body eliminate excess "sodium" accumulation, and to achieve drainage diuretic function.