Botanical Name: Medicago sativa. Alfalfa common name either comes from the Arabic, al-fac-facah, meaning “father of all foods.” or from ancient Iranian “an aspo-asti” which means “the best feed” or “feed for horses.” Alfalfa is one of the oldest cultivated plants, and it is used as livestock forage, as a highly nutritious food for humans, … Continue reading Alfalfa – Health Benefits, Historical Uses and Side Effects