Topic started by Devi (@ cs17019-145.jam.rr.com) on Thu Jul 3 20:44:12 .
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WHAT IS ALFALFA PLANT CALLED IN TAMIL..?HOW GOOD IS FOR OUR HEALTH?IF ANYBODY KNOWS ...PLS GIVE ME THE DETAILS...
THANKS
DEVI

Responses:

• From: buthu (@ 1cust225.tnt34.dfw9.da.uu.net) on: Tue Jul 15 11:17:49 EDT 2003
  
  whats alfaalfa in the first place!?
  
  
• From: buthu:) (@ 1cust225.tnt34.dfw9.da.uu.net) on: Tue Jul 15 11:17:56 EDT 2003
  
  whats alfaalfa in the first place!?
  
  
• From: buthu:) (@ 1cust225.tnt34.dfw9.da.uu.net) on: Tue Jul 15 11:18:05 EDT 2003
  
  whats alfaalfa in the first place!?
  
  
• From: sheikh (@ 211.24.29.181) on: Wed Jul 16 20:52:02 EDT 2003
  
  buthu -buthu alfaalfa is a kind of grass
  
  
• From: Idiappam (@ cache139.156ce.maxonline.com.sg) on: Thu Jul 17 01:08:22 EDT 2003
  
  Alfalfa is a herb that belongs to a family called 'Fabaceae' - the Legume family. -probably introduced to India. It is not a grass(monocotyledon)
  
  Botanical name: Medicago sativa
  Tamil Name: kuthirai masAl
  
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  Leaves and seeds are rich in proteins used as food for horses - hence the name kuthrai masAl.
  - Dr NK. Shanmugam - Dictionary of Medicinal plants.
  Nakkeeran Publishers, Chennai 1989.
  
  View pictures of alfalfa at:
  http://caliban.mpiz-koeln.mpg.de/~stueber/mavica/all/2500/02082.jpg
  http://botany.cs.tamu.edu/FLORA/dcs420/b/hdw12089975s.jpg
  http://botany.cs.tamu.edu/FLORA/dcs420/b/hdw12089973s.jpg
  
  
• From: buthu as an nickname (@ 1cust29.tnt34.dfw9.da.uu.net) on: Thu Jul 17 11:12:46 EDT 2003
  
  thanks for all that info iddiapaam, even though i dont understand half of what you wrote because i dont know tamil or all that other stuff,
  but thanx 4 helping out
  
  so do u cook this alfalfa thingy grass?
  only cows eat grass, so I hope u eat it and be stuffed!!!:)
  
  
• From: Devi (@ cs17019-145.jam.rr.com) on: Thu Jul 17 11:25:58 EDT 2003
  
  Hi Idiappam,
  Thanks for ur information about this plant.In India also we use use this in our food..? How can this be used in our diet other than as sprouts in salad..?
  Thanks
  Devi
  
  
• From: Idiappam (@ cache139.156ce.maxonline.com.sg) on: Thu Jul 17 15:45:56 EDT 2003
  
  Hi Devi,
  I pass!. I only know how to grow them and eat them if someone cooks them for me.
  
  Any one with receipe for alfalfa seeds. Can they be used in suzhiyams in place of greed beans?
  
  
• From: Miami (@ 0-1pool108-82.nas4.peoria1.il.us.da.qwest.net) on: Sat Jul 19 00:03:52 EDT 2003
  
  >>How can this be used in our diet other than as sprouts in salad..?
  
  Try it with Ranch dressing. It tastes good. I haven't heard of any specific cooking technique for Alfalfa. If you want, I think you can add it to some spicy porial along with other vegetables. Just my idea. Try it!
  
  
• From: Suhera Farook (@ dc3.emirates.net.ae) on: Sat Jul 19 02:17:55 EDT 2003
  
  Info from http://www.genesishealth.com/micromedex/altmedgen/ame0004.aspx
  
  
  Alfalfa
  What is it?
  
  Alfalfa is an herbal medicine used to decrease cholesterol (fat) in the blood. It is also rich in fiber and may protect you from colon cancer.
  
  Other names for Alfalfa include: Medicago Sativa and lucerne.
  
  Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you need more information about this medicine or if any information in this leaflet concerns you.
  
  Before Using: Tell your doctor if you.
  
  have diabetes
  are taking medicine or are allergic to any medicine (prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) or dietary supplement)
  are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medicine (2)
  are breastfeeding
  have any other health problems, such as high blood pressure or heart or blood vessel disease
  Dosage: There are many doses for this medicine. The most common doses for Alfalfa are listed below. Ask your doctor if your health problem is not on the list or if the dose is not given for a product you want to use.
  
  High cholesterol, seed: 40 grams of heat-prepared Alfalfa seeds three times daily with food, by mouth (1)
  To store this medicine: Keep all medicine locked up and away from children. Store medicine away from heat and direct light. Do not store your medicine in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down and not work the way it should work. Throw away medicine that is out of date or that you do not need. Never share your medicine with others.
  
  Drug and Food Interactions: Do not take Alfalfa without talking to your doctor first if you are taking:
  
  Blood thinning medicines (also called anticoagulants, examples: Coumadin(R) warfarin, aspirin) (2)
  Warnings:
  
  Do not eat or drink Alfalfa juice if you have systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus) or another autoimmune disease (2,3)
  Side Effects: Stop taking your medicine right away and talk to your doctor if you have any of the following side effects. Your medicine may be causing these symptoms which may mean you are allergic to it.
  
  Breathing problems or tightness in your throat or chest
  Chest pain
  Skin hives, rash, or itchy or swollen skin
  Other Possible Side Effects: You may have the following side effects, but this medicine may also cause other side effects. Tell your doctor if you have side effects that you think are caused by this medicine.
  
  Alfalfa may lower the amount of potassium that you have in your blood (4)
  Alfalfa may cause you to have belly pain, pass more gas, or have larger and more frequent bowel movements (BMs). It may also cause you to have diarrhea (loose BMs) (1).
  
  
• From: Suhera Farook (@ dc3.emirates.net.ae) on: Sat Jul 19 06:30:11 EDT 2003
  
  Alfalfa Sprouts Curry
  Ingredients
  
  2 Tbs. corn, peanut or vegetable oil
  1 cup onion - chopped
  2 cloves garlic - chopped
  1/2 cup sweet pepper (any or all colors) - chopped
  2 (or more) tsp. curry powder
  1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)
  1 tsp. soy sauce
  1/2 cup vegetable or chicken stock
  2 cups alfalfa Sprouts - chopping optional
  salt to taste
  
  Liquid Cornstarch:
  1 tsp. cornstarch dissolved in 1 tsp. water
  
  
  
  Preparation
  
  
  In a wok or large frying pan heat the oil. Saute the onion, garlic and peppers to desired doneness.
  Add curry, cayenne, soy sauce, stock and alfalfa Sprouts and mix well. Simmer for 1 -2 minutes.
  Stir in liquid cornstarch to thicken the sauce.
  
  
• From: Devi (@ cs17019-145.jam.rr.com) on: Sat Jul 19 10:20:15 EDT 2003
  
  Hi Miami and Suhera Farook,
  Thanks a lot for ur responses.I will try and let you guys know about it.
  THanks once again
  Devi
  
  
• From: ALKA (@ hotwire-47-146-16-del.hotwireindia.com) on: Thu Sep 23 11:56:10
  
  WHAT IS ALFALFA CALLED IN HINDI? CAN A DIABETIC PERSON WITH BLOOD PRESSURE AND THYROID TAKE IT ? WHAT WILL BE THE IDEAL DOSE?
  
  
• From: Anand Kulshreshtha (@ ) on: Tue Nov 2 05:04:08
  
  Kindly let me know where alfalfa is available? In medical stores ? as seeds, powder or tablets ?
  
  
• From: Andal Balu (@ user-11fa6e6.dsl.mindspring.com) on: Fri Nov 5 17:40:39 EST 2004
  
  Alfalfa sprouts are available in most grocery stores.
  
  
• From: Hasan (@ sha5.sha.state.md.us) on: Mon Nov 15 11:28:04 EST 2004
  
  In Tamil : Kudhirai MasAl and Kollu are same??
  Pls advice..
  
  
• From: Thattai (@ ppp-219.65.36.127.mum2.vsnl.net.in) on: Wed Nov 17 02:59:01 EST 2004
  
  If Kollu and Kudhirai Masal ARE the same, how does one sprout them? Pls share...
  
  

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