LEDUM PALUSTRE.

This remedy is derived from the plant called as Wild Rosemary.

 It is a suitable remedy for patients with a rheumatic constitution.

The rheumatism begins in the feet and travels upwards.

This remedy is capable of anti-doting the stings of insects.

This remedy is useful in conditions, where there is lack of heat in the body, yet the heat of the bed is intolerable.

It is useful to prevent Tetanus and also useful when Tetanus has already set in.

It is useful when there is twitching of the muscles near the wound.

It is useful in black eye due to a blunt weapon.

It suits broken down constitutions due to alcohol ingestion and is useful for those who constantly crave for whisky.

It is useful to heal anal fissures.

It is useful to treat gouty pains that shoot through the foot, the limb and the joints: It is useful to treat joints that are hot and pale.  It is useful in gouty nodosities.

It is useful when there is discoloration of the skin, long after injuries.

This remedy is useful when the patient feels better from cold applications and putting the feet in cold water.

This remedy suits persons who are better from the cold and putting their feet in the cold water.

This remedy suits persons who are worse at night and from the heat of the bed.

TIPS FROM THE MASTERS…

 LEDUM is superior to ARNICA or RHUS TOX for sprained ankle.  It is almost a specific.

Dr. Benj. Goldberg, M.D.

 LEDUM will relieve the pain from getting a foreign body under the fingernail almost instantly, Use 10 M.

Dr. Dwight Smith.

 LEDUM gives almost immediately relief to the itching caused by mosquito bites and this even when given internally in the 15^th dilution. In the stings of bees and wasps, the result is less prompt, but still very satisfactorily.

Dr. Gutteridge.

This medicine LEDUM is useful in removing the addiction to whiskey, what CALADIUM is to the smoking habit.

 Our casualty department is swearing by, discovering the transcendent virtues of LEDUM, a remedy, as we know, for stings and punctures and bits of angry animals; for the rusty nails that run dangerously into the sole of the foot, or palm of the hand.

Dr. Tyler, M.D.

Introduction:

Massage therapy is scientific rubbing of the body and it is a part of Naturopathy.  Massage therapy is at least 5000 years old and the Chinese have been using this therapy for healing many ailments. Ayurvedic physicians in South India are famous for their oil massage.  Even Greeks, Roman, Turks, Arabs, and Persians have used Massage as a therapy to cure Rheumatism and Paralysis.

Massage therapy involves the principle of friction applied to the body, which generates ‘Kinetic or Static energy’.  Massage may be in the form of rubbing, stroking, kneading, pressing, pinching, tapping, shaking, squeezing, hacking, beating or slapping.  Massage therapy is also supposed to stimulate the muscles and improve the endocrine gland function.

Massage is Holistic:

Massage is Holistic because there is a transfer of the ‘soul force energy’ from the therapist to the patient and also a relaxation of the body of the patient, which will help the soul force of the patient to express it self and help in the healing process. Ideally massage should always be done on the nude skin.

The medical advantages of massage therapy are many; it improves the circulation of blood, skin and lymph vessels.  It improves the eliminative processes in the body.  It improves the assimilation of the body.  Massage is very useful in many arthritic disorders of an inflammatory nature.  It reduces the pain and stiffness of the body and gives a sense of well-being to the patient.  An oil massage reduces the dryness in the skin.  Massage is also useful in reducing congestion and thickening of tissues.

Massage therapy should not be used when the patient has wounds, burns, diffuse skin diseases like eczema, in cancers, acute bone diseases.   Massage should be carefully done during menstruation, during pregnancy or in cases of lymphangitis.

Conclusion:

Massage therapy is a Holistic science but should only be used as an adjunct to other orthodox and established therapies.  It is also very important to note that the masseur should be trained well so as not to cause pain and should intuitively know how much pressure to apply so as not to cause discomfort to the patient.

LAURACERASUS.

This remedy is derived from the plant called as the Cherry Laurel.

This remedy is useful when Homeopathic remedies that are well selected do not act and this remedy is capable of rectifying the lack of reaction of the body.

This remedy is also useful in subjects who have a lack of vital heat in the body, with a feeble pulse, feeble circulation, in cyanosis and subnormal temperature. The striking thing is that in these cases, the subject is averse to warm covering, despite being cold.

 It is useful for spasmodic tickling cough, especially in Cardiac patients.  It is a useful remedy whenever the patient is gasping for breath after coughing.

It is useful in cases of Mitral valve regurgitation.

It is a useful remedy whenever there is an associated cyanosis and dyspnoea, which is worse while sitting up.

It is useful whenever there is a copious jelly like bloody expectoration.

It is useful in Cholera Infantum, with green watery stools.

 TIPS FROM THE MASTERS…

I have had charge of a newborn ward for half a century.  I have seen many cases of cyanosis due to heart disease, congenital heart disease and atelectasis of the lungs (collapse of the lungs), and AMMONIUM TARTARICUM is one of the lifesavers in atelectasis.  When it comes to congenital heart disease, after the children have been dosed with Coramine and all of the modern heart stimulants and tonics, from adrenalin on down, I have come along with my LAURACERASUS and relieved the cyanosis and had normal heart action follow.  It is a precious good remedy, virtually due to the HYDROCYANIC ACID, which it contains.

Dr.William B. Griggs, M.D.

There are many useful remedies for cough in Ayurveda. However, the Ayurvedic physicians prize the Malabar Nut (Botanical name is Justicia adhatoda) very much and call it ‘BAIDYAMATA’ meaning ‘mother of all physicians.’  There is a Sanskrit hymn in praise of this remedy which says that, as long as Vasaka will remain, patients suffering from spitting of blood, phthisis and common cough and cold need not despair.  Ayurvedic physicians even proclaim that no death can take place from cough from any kind if Vasaka can play its role and be used judiciously to heal the patient.

The Ayurvedic view on cough.

 Ayurveda has a very interesting approach to cough. Ayurveda says cough may be a symptomatic manifestation of a swelling of the uvula, accumulation of wax in the ear, constipation or worm infestation. Allopathic physicians recognize that roundworm infestation can cause eosinophilia which is turn may present itself as cough.  Keeping in line with its philosophy, Ayurveda classifies cough into three varieties.

1) Cough due to vata imbalance increases at night, persists continuously, is generally dry and may be accompanied by chest pain. They recommend an oil massage over the chest followed by hot water fomentation to provide relief. Jeshtamadh or Talisadichurna with honey can be licked as and when there is a severe bout of cough.

2) Cough due to pitta imbalance, is continuous, is accompanied by yellow, mucoid expectoration. A bitter taste persists in the mouth and there are sour eructations. The juice of adulsa leaves mixed with honey is probably the best treatment for this.  A paste made with half a teaspoon of sitopaladichurna and one teaspoon of honey and one-teaspoon ghee makes a good medication to lick when the cough is severe.

3) In the kapha variety, there is heaviness in the chest accompanied by headache. Copious amounts of mucous expectoration occur. The saliva is thick and the mucous is difficult to expel. Ideal remedies include chewing roasted behead (Terminalia bellerica) or sucking a paste of equal quantities of pippali and soonth with honey.

The Malabar Nut is the king of all ayurvedic remedies.

The plant, known, as the, ‘Malabar Nut’ is a small shrub found all over India. The Botanical name of this plant is ‘Justicia adhatoda.’  The bark, leaves, flowers and roots are used extensively in Ayurvedic medicine. It is also commonly called as ‘Vasaka.’

Medicinal uses:

 Charaka used it spitting of blood.  Sushruta found it an excellent remedy in tuberculosis, respiratory troubles and jaundice.  Bavaprakasha found it useful in fevers associated with biliousness and respiratory troubles. Charakadatta found it excellent in slow fevers and leprosy.  Bangasena found it useful in piles. In short, all major Ayurvedic books uniformly extol the virtues of Vasaka.

Homoeopathic physicians find this remedy useful hoarseness of the voice and rattling cough, sneezing and whenever copious yellow mucous is expectorated from the chest.

Allopathic research has revealed that it contains fat, resins, a bitter alkaloid, vasicine, an organic acid, adhatodic acid, sugar gum and salts.  Allopathic research has also revealed that Vasaka has medicinal properties and is useful in rheumatism, constipation, asthma, chronic bronchitis and other chest affections.

Conclusion:

Today, there is a sharp increase in respiratory disorders due to pollution. We are encountering antibiotic resistant bacteria.  There has also been a sharp increase in Community Acquired Pneumonias and Viral lung disorders. There is a tremendous resurgence of Tuberculosis.

At such a time, more research should be done on herbs like Vasaka and our rapidly declining Bio-diversity. Our ancient traditions should be researched and preserved.

LATRODECTUS MACTANS.

 It is a useful remedy in Angina Pectoris, when the pre-cordial chest pain is preceded by with radiation of the pain in the shoulders and the back.

It is useful when the pulse is feeble, rapid and sinking.

It is useful when the skin is marble cold.

TIPS FROM THE MASTERS…

 There are proponents for the use of Nitroglycerine in our own school, but since to be effective, sufficient to cause severe headache must be given.  We have used instead, LACTRODECTUS MACTANS 6x potency, the venom of the Black widow spider.  We have had better than 90% success using this remedy.

Dr. Charles A. Dixon, M.D.

I will not go out without LACTODECTUS MACTANS in my case for the reason that when you want it, you want it very badly.  It will relieve the terrible torture of angina pectoris very promptly and it will hold it for sometime. I have used it repeatedly in these cases. Not only does it hold it, but also, it holds it for a very long while.  You very seldom get a repetition of it afterwards, unless it is a natural pathological condition that has destroyed altogether the coronary artery.

Dr. H. A. Roberts, M.D.

Introduction:

The sun is present every day of our lives and many cultures have worshiped it as a God. Heliotherapy is an alternate therapy that argues that the sun can heal, if we properly sunbathe.

Benefits of the sun:

It contributes to the production of endorphins. These are substances that make us feel “good”, and therefore induce antidepressant effect and promote a sense of well being.
Exposure to sunlight promotes the synthesis of vitamin D, essential for bone health.
It relaxes blood vessels and favors good circulation and activates the production of red blood cells.

It improves circulation in the skin by dilatation capillaries found in the skin surface. So it can help heal injuries from the skin faster.

Induces sweating and enables the body to release toxins.
It improves the immune system by increasing the amount of white blood cells.
Exposure to sunlight has an antiseptic effect. Bacteria are unable to reproduce or die in solar radiation.

Sunbathing:

Sun exposure should be gradual, and progressive, so that our skin can get used to it. Avoid sun between 11am and 2 pm. This is because these are the hours when solar radiation is generally more intense. It is best to do sunbathing in the early morning or late afternoon. It is best to begin with a session of 10-15 minutes, and then as your skin will adapt, add 5 or 10 minutes in length, up to a maximum of 50 minutes. Another way to start is by exposing only a part of our body; we can start with the feet, and as the days pass, gradually increase the surface of the skin that is exposed until the entire body. It is recommended to change positions every five minutes, so that all our body receives energy from the sun. In the last part of the solar bath, wrap yourself in a light blanket to promote sweating, and thus expel toxins. It is also better to moisturize your body during sun bath.

Conclusion:

Sunbathing is useful for cleansing the body, for better bone health and improving skin circulation.

LAC VACCINUM DEFLORATUM.

This remedy is derived from skimmed cow’s milk.

It is useful in the complications associated with pregnancy, such as
Vomiting in pregnancy, constipation, headaches etc.

This remedy is useful in headaches, which are periodical, intense, throbbing, beginning in the forehead and extending to the back of the head, worse in the morning and associated with nausea, vomiting, blindness and obstinate constipation. It is also useful in those headaches that compel the patient to tie a bandage around his head and for those who are worse from the slightest noise, light or motion.

It is also useful in Diabetes, High blood pressure, and Neuritis.

It is extremely useful in children with milk allergy, causing colds, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea and itchy eruptions.

Allopathy should be the mainstay in the therapy of Diabetes and its long term complications. However Herbs, Homeopathy and Ayurveda do play a role of an adjunct along with yoga and lifestyle modifications.
Introduction:

Diabetes is a chronic (lifelong) disease marked by high levels of sugar in the blood. The CDC estimates that over 23 million people in America have Diabetes that works out to about 8% of the population. From the year 2007 the incidence of Diabetes has increased 13.5 % annually. It is said that about 2200 people are diagnosed with diabetes every day. In the US, Diabetes is the 5th primary cause of death by illness. The yearly cost of treating Diabetes in the US is estimated at 8 billion US dollars annually.
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Globally every fourth Diabetic patient is an Indian. The main cause of this epidemic is that somehow Indians are genetically predisposed to the disease. The Indian diet is a high caloric diet. The sedentary Indian life style, high blood pressure and stress factors in urban India have made it the DIABETES CAPITAL OF THE WORLD. Diabetes affects an estimated 35 to 40 million Indians. According to different estimates and at this rate the number of patients could double by 2025.

It is estimated that if you have diabetes, your blood sugar levels are too high. Over time, this can cause problems with other body functions, such as your kidneys, nerves feet and eyes. Having diabetes can also put you at a higher risk for heart disease and bone and joint disorders. Other long-term complications of diabetes include skin problems, digestive problems, sexual dysfunction, and problems with your teeth and gums.

Some interesting Herbal remedies:

Allium sativum is more commonly known as garlic, and is thought to offer antioxidant properties and micro-circulatory effects. Some studies have proved that garlic is good as an adjunctive therapy in Diabetes. The exact mode of action is not known but it is believed that garlic may cause a reduction in blood glucose, increase secretion and slow the degradation of insulin… Limited data is available however, and further trials are needed.

Aloe vera is a widely known household plant originating from arid countries and it resembles the cactus plant. .Aloe is used as an after-sun lotion, to treat burns and to promote wound healing. It is well-regarded as a ‘healing herb’ and used traditionally to treat diabetes. It is said that Aloe vera may be able to lower fasting blood glucose levels as well as glycosylated Hb levels (HbA1c).

Ficus carica is fig-leaf. It is well known as a diabetic remedy in Spain and South-western Europe, The efficacy of the plant is yet to be validated in the treatment of diabetes.

Ginseng is a collective name for a variety of different plant species. In some studies utilizing American ginseng, it was noted that there was a marginal decrease in fasting blood glucose. There are many varieties of ginseng and they include Korean ginseng, Siberian ginseng, American ginseng and Japanese ginseng. The allopathic world has largely debunked the efficaciousness of Ginseng, believing that the beneficial effects if any are largely similar to that of a placebo.

Gymnema sylvestre is also employed in traditional ayurvedic medicine. The plant grows in the tropical forests of southern and central India, and has been linked with significant hypoglycemic effect. Some studies in animals have even reported regeneration of islet cells and an increase in beta-cell function.

Huckleberry promotes the production of insulin.

A tea made with kidney beans, white beans, navy beans, lima beans, and northern beans is said to remove toxins from the pancreas.

Prominent Homeopathic remedies in Diabetes Mellitus:

Homeopathy is that system of Alternative Medicine that believes in using the constitutional remedy that suits the patient as a whole. Finding the right constitutional medicine is the job of a Homeopathic physician and it is out of the scope of this small article. However some homeopathic remedies stand out in the cure of Diabetes and they are taken here for discussion.

Uranium Nitricum This remedy is useful when the patient has increased thirst, increased urination and dryness of the mouth. It lessens the sugar and quantity of the urine; and it is recommended the 3X trituration.

Syzygium jambolanum is a remedy capable of diminishing the amount of sugar in the urine, especially when used in the tincture and lower triturations. It cannot be considered to be a reliable drug, and its use seems entirely palliative.

Phosphoric Acid is useful if the diabetes is due to stress or of a nervous origin. It suits cases where the diabetes is due to grief, worries and anxiety. These patients are indifferent and apathetic, poor in mental and physical force. It is unquestionably curative of diabetes mellitus in the early stages, especially when there is great debility and bruised feeling in the muscles. This remedy is useful when there is loss of appetite, sometimes unquenchable thirst and perhaps the patient will be troubled with boils.

Plumbum is another important remedy in diabetes mellitus.

Phosphorus is useful in diabetes and pancreatic diseases, especially in those of a tuberculous or gouty diathesis.

Acetic acid is also a valuable diabetic remedy, and it is useful if the patient is passing of large quantities of pale urine, with intense thirst, hot, dry skin and marked debility.

Insulin is a homeopathic remedy that is prepared by mixing pancreatic juice in a glycerine base and is administered to diabetic patients in a mother tincture form as 10 to 20 drops per day. This remedy is said to maintain the blood sugar at normal levels

Other remedies of importance are Bryonia, Chionanthus, Argentum metallicum and Podophyllum.

Ayurvedic Treatment of Diabetes.

According to ayurveda, diabetes is a metabolic kapha type of disorder in which diminished functioning of Agni which leads to a tendency toward high blood sugar.
Ayurveda recognizes 24 forms of the disease commonly classified under Prameha – 4 are due to vata dosha, 6 are due to Pitta dosha, and 10 are caused by kapha dosha.

Ayurvedic practitioners attack diabetes using a multi-pronged approach. First, they address diet modification, eliminating sugar and simple carbohydrates, and emphasize on complex carbohydrates. Protein is limited, since excessive intake can damage the kidneys. Fat is also limited because there is often a deficiency of pancreatic enzymes, making fat digestion difficult.

Since many diabetics have auto-antibodies, a cleansing program is instituted which is called as the Panchkarma method. This begins with herbal massages and an herbal steam sauna, followed by fasting to cleanse the body. This is followed by an herbal purge for the liver, pancreas, and spleen. Colon therapy is next, first to cleanse the digestive tract and then to reconstitute the system.

Ayurvedic practitioners also use several herbal preparations for diabetics. Exercise is another cornerstone of ayurvedic treatment of diabetes. Yoga and breathing exercises are also traditionally used.

Herbs:
The most important herbs for all doshas are Shilajit, Gudmar Turmeric, Neem, Amalaki, Guggul, and Arjuna. Turmeric with aloe vera gel (1 to 3 gms./.035 to .1 oz) is best used during the early stages of diabetes for regulating pancreas and liver functions.
Diet in Ayurveda:
Aurvedic physicians believe in a kapha pacifying diet. They prescribe a diet devoid of sweets, carbohydrates and dairy products. They prescribe fresh vegetables and bitter herbs.

Other useful foods include: roasted or fried barley, corn flour, light, bitter vegetables, barley porridge, ghee, rice, and herbs like gokshura, gudmar, triphala, musta, cardamom, fenugreek, or coriander, mixed with honey.

Ayurvedic physicians ask the patients of diabetes to:
– Eliminate all objects that contain sugar from diet, like wheat, rice, potato, sugar, sugar cane and its juice, jaggery, sweet fruits.
– Reduce fats, especially butter and ghee from diet.
– Take barley soaked in a triphala decoction overnight, then mixed with honey and eaten several times a day.
– Orange, and lemon, may be taken as and when needed.
– Take bitter melon, in any form, without any fear, and Jamun and powder of its seed.
– Take plenty of green vegetables, black gram, soy, fish etc.

Conclusion:

There are many claims that Diabetes can be cured completer with Homeopathy, Herbs and Ayurveda. Patients should be wary of such claims and should use Alternative judiciously as adjuncts to the mainstay Allopathic medication. Among the streams of Alternative Medicine, Ayurveda seems to be the most promising therapy among the myriad forms of alternatives available.
Tall claims are made in the advertizing media about herbs and ayurvedic drugs. But, the claims seldom match the results and the gullible patients should be careful that they are not taken for a ride.

LACHESIS.

This remedy is derived from the Surukuru Snake poison.

This is a constitutional remedy for warm-blooded subjects who are worse in summer, sun’s rays, hot drinks and warm blood.

It is useful for hemorrhagic tendencies, purpuras, septic states, diphtheria and other forms of diseases of low-grade toxicity.

It is a useful remedy for Menopause in women, with a melancholic disposition.

This remedy suits persons who CANNOT BEAR ANYTHING TIGHT ANYWHERE.

It is a useful remedy for great talkativeness (loquacity) and whenever the patient is sad in the morning with no desire to mix with the world. It suits persons who are restless and uneasy and do not wish to attend to business. It also suits persons who are jealous and suspicious. It is useful for persons, who have a derangement of time sense. This remedy also combats the bad effects of grief, sorrow, fright, vexation, jealousy and disappointed love.

It is useful when there is headache while awakening. The headache comes as waves of pain and the headache is sun related. The vertigo is relieved with menstruation or with the start of a nasal discharge.

It is a useful remedy when the coryza is preceded by headache.

It is useful when the gums are swollen, spongy, bleeding with aphthous ulcers and denuded spots in the mouth with burning and rawness.

It is useful when the throat is sore, worse on the left side and when the swallowing liquid is very painful. It is useful whenever the tonsils are purplish. Empty swallowing is more painful than swallowing solids.

It is also useful whenever, the person feels worse from touch and whenever the collar and the neckband should be loose.

It is a useful remedy whenever there is a craving for alcohol and oysters.
It also suits persons who cannot wait for food, when they are hungry.

This remedy is useful whenever the liver region is sensitive and the person cannot bear anything around the waist.

It is a useful remedy whenever the person feels constipated with offensive stools and the anus feels tight.

It is useful when the pains dart up the rectum and hemorrhoids protrude, become constricted and purplish.

It is useful in menopausal symptoms, like palpitation, flashes of heat, hemorrhages from the uterus and when the lady feels worse from the pressure of the clothes.

This remedy suits persons who get relief of pain by the flow of menses.

This remedy is suitable whenever a person is susceptible to touch on the upper part of the windpipe and anything around the neck.

It is a useful remedy in Coccydynia (pain in the tail bone) when the pain is worse from rising from the sitting position.

It is useful in skin diseases when the skin is bluish, purplish in appearance and when the person has repeated boils, carbuncles, ulcers, dark blisters, pyoderma, senile erysipelas and in cellulites.

This remedy is useful in Typhoid, typhus, malaria and septic fever, returning every year or in the spring or the summer

This remedy suits persons who are worse after sleeping and for all ailments that come during sleep.

This remedy also suits persons who have left sided ailments and who are worse after a warm bath.

This remedy suits persons who feel better with the appearance of all bodily discharges.
TIPS FROM THE MASTERS…

If an abscess forms and fails to point and surrounding tissues present in a purplish hue, LACHESIS is called forth.
Dr. Farrington, M.D.

I have used LACHESIS in a number of cases of Gangrene following wounds and have never been disappointed in its results.
Dr. Franklin.

In a carbuncle and cancer, we think of LACHESIS when the surrounding area is swollen and purple or blackish and the pus forms very slowly. LACHESIS given under these circumstances increases the quantity and improves the quality of the pus and the patient’s strength improves.
Dr. Farrington, M.D.

Hale says: ‘Suitable for the worst forms of malignant erysipelas and for which we have usually used LACHESIS AND ARSENICUM.
Dr. C.K. Roberts.

Consider LACHESIS in flooding at the climacteric. Also AURUM in pre-cancerous flowing.
Dr. Burnett. M.D.

In the newborn, after a hard labor, when there is the probability that some degree of cerebral hemorrhage is present, even though it does not produce local symptoms, LACHESIS 30 three times daily for a few days will serve to clear up the blood clot.
Dr. Robert L. Wood, M.D.

Great relief from expectoration of watery phlegm; this symptom is a neglected characteristic of LACHESIS in asthma.
Dr. Farrington, M.D.

Introduction:

This herb is one of the greatest for patients suffering from Nutritional disorders, such as Malnutrition. It is a leguminous plant that grows up to 50 cms in height and its Botanical name is MEDICAGO SATIVA. It is also called as the California Clover or Lucerne.

This herb was, perhaps discovered by the Arabs, who called it the ‘King of Kings’ among plants and the ‘father of all foods’. The Persians also recognized it as a healing grass.

It is found in Europe, in temperate regions, subtropics, high altitudes and is also grown all over India.

Herbal Uses:

Naturopaths have used it extensively in Stomach disorders, hyperacidity, in edematous conditions resulting from the inflammation of the bladder and kidney disorders.

It also finds uses in heart disorders, such as arterial disease like hypertension, where it is used with carrot juice. It has also been found to be useful in Respiratory disorders, such as sinusitis and chronic bronchitis. Alfaalfa has also been used as a tea to combat arthritis and to correct hair fall.

Homoeopathic uses:

Alfaalfa is used as a tonic for toning up the digestion and increasing the appetite, to increase the mental and physical vigor and to gain weight.

Alfaalfa has been useful in patients with enlarged prostate with irritability of the bladder. This remedy has also been used to reduce the hyper-activity of children and as a sleep inducer.
Allopathic Research:

Alfaalfa has been seen to be a rich source of Vitamins such as, A, B, D, E, C & K. It is also seen to have rich quantities of Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and many important trace elements required for the proper metabolism of the body. Alfaalfa also contains Chlorophyll, proteins in a digestible form. Research by the US department of Agriculture reveals that Alfaalfa has more protein than the grains of wheat or corn and contains all the essential amino acids.

Conclusion:

Alfaalfa is a healing herb, which can be used as sprouts, in salads, as a juice and even in a tonic form. It is also used as Homeopathic tonic.