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 Kelp
forests occur in cold, nutrient-rich
water. The kelp plant attaches to
surfaces by a holdfast - roots are
not needed to soak up water and nutrients
from soil because kelps are able to
absorb all they need from the surrounding
water. "Kelp
is well known for its effect on the
endocrine system - marked influence
upon the thyroid, increasing general
metabolism. Kelp is known to have
activity against many pathogenic microorganisms
including bacteria such as staphylococcus,
streptococcus, brucella, kelbsiella,
proteu, e.coli, salmonella etc. Kelp
enhances the immune system and nourishes,
restores and decongests the liver,
stomach, intestines, kidneys and bladder."7
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Alfalfa
derives from the Arabic (al-fac-facah)
which means the "father of all
foods". Alfalfa has more total
vitamins, trace minerals and enzymes
than any other known plant that grows
on land. This is no doubt due to the
plant's ability to tap the deep mineral
richness of the soil. The average alfalfa
root will reach down 10 to 20 feet,
and in some instances as much as 100
feet or more. Alfalfa has four times
the amount of Vitamin C than citrus
juices and is a rich source of iron
abundant chlorophyl. Scientific studies
of alfalfa have isolated substances
beneficial to heart and circulation.7
Alfalfa has also been shown to eliminate
cancer causing chemicals from the colon.1.
Alfalfa primarily functions as a tonic
but herbalists have long observed it
to benefit arthritis, diabetes, intestinal
and skin disorders, liver problems,
etc.
