Botanical name: Medicago sativa
Alfalfa, known as lucerne, is a perennial flowering plant belonging to the legume family Fabaceae. Globally, it is cultivated as a significant forage crop with versatile applications. Used for grazing, hay, and silage, alfalfa also serves as a green manure and cover crop. In North America, the name alfalfa is commonly used to refer to this plant.
Medicinal Uses:
- Kidney conditions
- Bladder and prostate conditions
- Increase urine flow