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Alfalfa has been used since the sixth century when the Chinese found this great herb to help treat kidney stones. Growing in many climates, it stands about 3 feet tall. The leaves of this plant contain many rich sources of calcium, magnesium, potassium and other nutrients and minerals. Loaded with protein, vitamin E and K, the leaves of this powerful plant also contains eight essential amino acids. Because of these sources of vitamins, minerals and nutrients, alfalfa has a lot of benefits to the body. This includes providing help as a laxative and natural diuretic. It can be used to treat urinary tract infections and in the treatment of kidney, bladder, and prostate disorders. Used as a detoxification method for the liver, it can alkalize the body and bring it back to a natural balance. In the pituitary gland it can help with overall function and even be used for arthritis, asthma, hay fever and diabetes. Studies have shown that American Indians used it a great deal for jaundice and blood clotting which have all been proven to work. One of the most promising benefits of alfalfa is in the use for the treatment of lowering cholesterol. It is the fibers and chemicals in the alfalfa that stick to the cholesterol which keeps it from staying in the blood or moving into the blood vessels. The HDL or good cholesterol is somehow not affected by the alfalfa, leaving it in the body to help even more with the riddance of the bad cholesterol. Studies are now being done to see if alfalfa can also be used in lowering blood sugar levels in diabetics, but there are a lot of studies left to go in this regard. Alfalfa should not be used in some instances such as if you have an autoimmune problem. The side effects are small, but it can cause an upset stomach and diarrhea.