Alfalfa or Medicago Sativa is a blue or purple flower-producing plant, flowering mostly in California during summer. Learn about its nutritional value and potential health benefits.

Medically reviewed by Barbie Cervoni, RD Alfalfa, scientifically known as Medicago sativa, is a nutrient-rich herb with several benefits and uses. It is commonly used to feed livestock, but some ...

Integrating alfalfa supplements into your daily dietary routine is a highly effective method for reaping the benefits of this nutritionally dense plant. When it comes to alfalfa supplements, there ...

Opinion: Some argue that growing alfalfa in Arizona is a waste of water. But this crop uses less water than many others and provides many benefits.

Alfalfa improves soil characteristics with its deep roots; as a legume, it fixes atmospheric nitrogen through bacteria in the root nodules. Because of its nature as a perennial plant that stays in the ...

A recent paper published in Plants by University of Delaware plant biologist Harsh Bais and postdoctoral researcher Amanda Rosier has shown that UD1022, a UD-patented beneficial bacteria, can protect ...

New research published in Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment reveals the increased land use efficiency and environmental benefits in an alfalfa–almond intercropped ecosystem under a ...