Alfalfa
Some of the plants and flowers that we often see in life can actually come in handy. They are not only for viewing, but also have certain health and health effects, and can even be used as medicine. Therefore, if you have more common sense problems, you can use them properly when you are sick. It can not only relieve the body’s discomfort, but also improve human health. So what is the medicinal value of alfalfa?
First, it is rich in vitamin A (good for eye health), vitamin E (for heart and cardiovascular disease), vitamin U (for peptic ulcer), vitamin B6 (stimulation of protein and fat metabolism), vitamins K (coagulation) And liver function), and D (control regulates the use of calcium and phosphorus in the body).
1. Flavonoids: It has anti-oxidation effect, while preventing the deposition of cholesterol on the arteries, and avoids blood coagulation and agglomeration, so as to reduce the chance of arteriosclerosis. Flavonoids can also block the adverse activities of certain hormones, inhibit the activity of enzymes that cause inflammation, and also inhibit microvascular proliferation.
2. Phenolic acid: It has anti-oxidation effect and can be regarded as an anti-oxidant substance, which can prevent blood from clotting into a plate, so that the blood can be unblocked in the blood vessel and reduce the occurrence of cardiovascular disease.
3. Carotenoids: It can protect the eyes and prevent degenerative diseases of the nerves of the eyes. In the human body, cells can be matured and differentiated, and in the prevention of diseases, it has been confirmed to have a certain effect on preventing cancer recurrence and preventing heart disease. Clinically, some carotenoids have been used to carry out additional prophylactic chemotherapy in patients with cancer.
- Promote the elimination of retained water in the body. Because alfalfa has the function of draining diuretic, it has a good effect on the elimination of uric acid in women with edema and gout in physiological period. Alfalfa is rich in minerals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron and zinc. The potassium can help the body to eliminate the accumulation of excess sodium and achieve the function of drainage and diuresis. Alkaline minerals neutralize uric acid and prevent gout.
- Alfalfa contains an active ingredient called plant saponin. In the intestine, plant saponin has great affinity for cholesterol. It can be used as a fat emulsifier. It combines with cholesterol to form an insoluble complex that is not absorbed by the body and is discharged together with the feces. Reduces cholesterol intake in the diet and indirectly reduces cholesterol levels in blood and tissues
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