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In early Chinese medicines, physicians used young alfalfa leaves to treat disorders related to the digestive tract and the kidneys.

In Ayurvedic medicine, physicians used the leaves for treating poor digestion. They made a cooling poultice from the seeds for boils.

At the time, alfalfa was also believed to be beneficial to people suffering from arthritis and water retention.

Alfalfa seeds are revered by Native Americans and the Chinese for their role in helping cure ailments.

They are rich in vitamins B, C, D, E and K and also contain iron, potassium, phosphorous, silicon, calcium and magnesium. They are also a source of beta carotene.

Because alfalfa seeds contain calcium and other minerals, they are good for the formation and strengthening of the bones and can help with arthritis.  We suggest making a tea from alfalfa seeds by combining 1 tsp. of alfalfa seeds with 1 cup of boiling water.

 Lowering Cholesterol

According to the online herbal encyclopedia Mother Nature, alfalfa seeds contain saponins that help to prevent the absorption of cholesterol, preventing it from being deposited in blood vessels. In this regard, alfalfa seeds help prevent fatty deposits from accumulating in the body while also assisting in eliminating toxins and other harmful elements. HDL, or high-density lipoprotein, which is "good" cholesterol, is not affected. Memorial Sloane Kettering Cancer Center reports that there have been several small, uncontrolled trials showing the positive effect that alfalfa has on lowering cholesterol levels in humans.