Lucerne - seeds and grass - contains a large amount of chlorophyll and vitamin C plus minerals - depending on the soil conditions where the herb has been growing.
Known to have a beneficial effect on all forms of intestinal conditions, anaemia, bleedings, diabetes, open wounds and rheumatism. Induces hormonal balance. Contains substances that counteracts fungal infections.
As a sprout, Alfafa contains a toxin, L-canavanine, that probably interferes with the prostaglandin synthesis and therefore weakens the immune reactivity. Luckily, the toxin diappears during heat treatment and also if you let the lucerne grass grow to above the sprout stage.
