Difference between revisions of "Lucerne"

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-'''Lucerne''' or '''alfalfa''' is an [[annual (plant)|annual]] [[plant]] of the pea family. It has small clover-like leaves and purple flowers. It is widely used in organic farming as a green manure.  The heat-treated seeds of the lucerne plant are used in [[shamanism|shamanic]] medicine.
-Lucerne is used to treat:
-* [[arthritis]]
-* [[asthma]]
-* [[diabetes]]
-* [[scabies]]
-* high [[cholesterol]]
-* [[indigestion]]
-* [[kidney]], bladder, and prostate problems.
-The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not approve uses of Lucerne for natural remedies, especially allergies and [[lupus]].
-[[Category:Botany]]

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