Medicago sativa

Flora Palaestina Ethnobotany

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Medicago sativa L.

Leguminosae

  • Alfalfa
  • barsim hijazi برسيم حجازي
  • barsim برسيم
  • jet جت
  • khubz el-ra'i خبز الراعي
  • aspeset tarbutit
  • אַסְפֶּסֶת תַּרְבּוּתִית

Hemicryptophyte

  • Batha
  • Phrygana
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses

Medicago sativa L.

System/State Traditional
Complaint/Use
Activity / Interpretation
Traditional
Preparation/ Administration
Parts Used
Source
Womens Health

Menopausal hot flushes

Alterative

Decoct leaves & drink.

Leaf B

Other Uses

Medicago sativa L.

System/State Complaint / Use Activity / Interpretation
Traditional
Preparation/Administration
Parts Used
Source
Veterinary

Nourishing food for animals

Nutritive

Add aerial parts to animal feed.

Aerial parts B

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Notes

Cautions

Medicago sativa contains coumarins & pyrrolidine alkaloids in seeds which can affect lactation & menstruation. Seeds & sprouts contain canavanine which can cause SLE (systemic lupus erythematosus), pancytopenia & low complement levels. Seeds can also cause stomach upset & diarrhea. Should not be ingested during preganacy & lactation.