Publish Time: 2022-12-02 Origin: Site
Alfalfa extract powder, a legume of the family Medicago sativa, is a perennial herb, also known as alfalfa, shepherd's clover, and road steam. It belongs to the legume family. It is widely distributed in northwest, north China, northeast and other areas, and is also planted in the Jianghuai River basin, and is the largest cultivated area of forage grass in China. The average crude protein content of mixed hay of alfalfa is 18.9%, crude fat is 3.37%, nitrogen-free leachate is 29.97%, crude fiber is 26.80%, and ash is 7.03%. The fresh grass contains about 0.50% N, 50.13% P2O and 0.37% K2O.
| Product name | Alfalfa powder |
| Latin name | Medicago sativa |
| Grade | Food |
| Specification | 4:1-20:1 |
| Particle Size | 100% pass 80 mesh |
| Extraction Type | Solvent Extraction |
| Used part | Leaf |
Alfalfa is a perennial leguminous plant. Its stems and leaves are rich in protein, vitamins and trace elements, and have high nutritional value. It is generally used as high-quality forage. The planting area in my country is about 20 million mu, and the hay yield per mu is 600-800 kg, and the annual output is about 14 million tons. In the past, alfalfa was used in green forage, silage or sun-dried hay, which has a narrow application range and low added value.
Alfalfa is native to Asia Minor, Iran, and Transcaucasus. It has been cultivated in Persia in 700 BC. Around 500 BC, it was introduced to Greece from the Kingdom of Midian (the ancient kingdom in the northwest of Iran today), to Italy in the 2nd to 1st centuries BC, to Spain in the 8th century, to America in the 16th century, and to Australia and New Zealand. The land was also planted in the 18th century. In 126 BC, when Zhang Qian was on a mission to the Western Regions, it was introduced from the ancient state of Binbin (that is, the area around Kashmir today). It was first planted near the emperor's palace, and it was only used for royal horses. Later, it spread from Xi'an to the Yellow River Basin. Now alfalfa is widely planted all over the world. In the 1970s, the total cultivated area in the world was more than 33 million hectares, of which the United States accounted for about 32.7%. Since the 1980s, the cultivated area in China has reached more than 1 million hectares, mainly distributed in the northern provinces.
Alfalfa contains 5 kinds of vitamin B, vitamin C, vitamin E, 10 kinds of minerals and three plant-specific nutrients of flavonoids, carotenoids and phenolic acids. Its main functions are as follows:
1. Flavonoids: It has anti-oxidation effect, and can prevent the deposition of cholesterol on the arteries, and prevent blood from clumping, so as to reduce the probability of arteriosclerosis. Flavonoids can also block the undesirable activities of certain hormones, inhibit the activity of enzymes that cause inflammation, and can also inhibit the proliferation of microvessels.
2. Phenolic acid: It has anti-oxidation effect, which can be regarded as an antioxidant substance, which can prevent blood from coagulating into plates, make blood flow unimpeded in blood vessels, and reduce the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases.
3. Carotenoids: can protect the eyes and prevent degenerative diseases of the ocular nerve. In the human body, it can make cells mature and differentiate. In terms of disease prevention, it has been proven to have certain effects on preventing the occurrence of heart disease.
1. Alfalfa and Drainage: The number one reason many people use alfalfa is to promote the elimination of retained water in the body. Because alfalfa extract has the function of drainage and diuresis, it has a good effect on the elimination of uric acid in women with edema and gout during menstruation. Here's why: Alfalfa is rich in minerals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, and zinc. The "potassium" in it can help the body to eliminate excessive "sodium" accumulation, and achieve the function of drainage and diuresis. In addition, alkaline minerals can neutralize uric acid, thereby eliminating excess uric acid in the body and avoiding the occurrence of gout.
2. Alfalfa extract and lowering cholesterol: In addition, alfalfa contains an active ingredient called "plant saponin". In the intestinal tract, plant saponin has a great affinity for cholesterol and can be used as a fat emulsifier. It will combine with cholesterol to form an insoluble complex, which cannot be absorbed by the body and is excreted together with feces. In this way, the intake of cholesterol from the diet can be reduced, and the cholesterol content in the blood and tissues can be indirectly reduced.
3. Alfalfa and acid-base balance in the body: Alfalfa is rich in minerals and is an excellent source of alkaline food. For people who usually eat big fish and meat, socialize and drink alcohol, it can help balance the acid-base in the body and prevent blood acidification. We often hear people say: blood is acidic, people get tired easily. why? It turns out that acidic blood easily destroys normal red blood cells, reducing the number of red blood cells originally used to carry nutrients, waste, oxygen, and carbon dioxide. Without sufficient nutrients and oxygen for the cells, the metabolic rate will naturally drop, resulting in fatigue. In addition, after cell metabolism, the excretion of waste and carbon dioxide is not smooth, and after accumulation, it will damage the cells, resulting in a vicious circle.
1. At present, all foods and medicines for lowering blood fat and cholesterol in the world are statins, with a total annual sales of 36.7 billion US dollars. U.S. Food and Drug Administration FDA certification: alfalfa saponin is the only product that can replace statins among the pure natural substances found today. At present, this product has been monopolized by the United States for 2 years, and its market capacity is huge.
2. Many health products companies at home and abroad are using alfalfa saponins to develop various health products. Abroad, such as American Amway Company—code name A-5880 (New Calcium and Magnesium Tablets), the main ingredient is alfalfa extract besides calcium and magnesium; domestic - Food Mate Alfalfa Zhikang Tablets, the main ingredient of its Gourmet Mate Alfalfa Zhikang Tablets - alfalfa Saponins.
3. Alfalfa extracts are widely used in the preparation of animal health products, especially in the preparation of products that regulate the immune function of animals to enhance their stress resistance and growth promotion.
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