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Alfalfa (Medicago sativa)

Alfalfa (Medicago sativa)

Alfalfa (Medicago sativa): The whole herb is used medicinally to help stop bleeding to benefit the kidneys and as a general tonic. It is a good laxative and a natural diuretic. It is a folk remedy for arthritis and is reputed to be an excellent appetite stimulant. Alfalfa possesses extremely high nutritional value. An excellent source of vitamins A and D, alfalfa leaf is used in the infants’ cereal [...]
Aerva (Aerva lanata)

Aerva (Aerva lanata)

Aerva (Aerva lanata): The roots are diuretic and demulcent. They are credited with tonic properties and given to pregnant women. The roots and flowers are used to cure headaches. The flowers are used for the removal of kidney stones and in gonorrhea. Roots used in headache and also as emulcent. Decoction of the root is given as tonic to pregnant women. Also used for the treatment of gonorrhea and kidney [...]
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