Used by the early Arabs as feed for their horses to make the animal swift and strong, Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) is one of nature's oldest legumes. Because the roots of the plant burrow deep into the earth, Alfalfa naturally contains a variety of vitamins, minerals and enzymes known to promote good health. Peppermint (Mentha piperita) is a widely us ...

One of nature's oldest legumes, Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) is known to be cultivated for over 2000 years. However, unlike most legumes, where only the seed is consumed, the entire Alfalfa plant (leaves, sprouts and seeds) is eaten by man. The Arabs, centuries ago, used Alfalfa as feed for their horses and claimed swift and strong. When they tried th ...