Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) is a perennial plant belonging to the Fabaceae family that has long been used in traditional medicine
to treat a variety of health conditions.
The plant, which grows 30–90 cm (1–3 feet) tall, arises from
a much-branched crown that is partially embedded in the surface layer of soil
Green leafy alfalfa hay is very nutritious and palatable to livestock, containing about 16 percent proteins and 8 percent
mineral constituents. It is also rich
in vitamins A, E, D, and K.
