ALFALFA- MEDICAGO IN THE NATIONAL ECONOMY AND MEDICINE

02.03.2024 International Scientific Journal "Science and Innovation". Series D. Volume 3 Issue 2

Karimova Lobar Fatulloevna, Ismoilova Umida Ilgorovna

Abstract. The article provides a botanical description of the alfalfa plant. Biological features, chemical composition of the plant, use for medical purposes and in folk medicine. The role of plants in nature and the national economy.

Keywords: medicago, shamrock, tubular flowers, anti-inflammatory, bactericidal, expectorant, diuretic, diaphoretic, anti-sclerotic, carbohydrates, proteins, fatty acids, bitter and tannins, organic acids, flavonoids (genistene, daidzein), essential oils, pectins, saponins, triterpinoids, plant steroids, enzymes, chlorophyll, alkaloids, hormone-like substances, anthocyanins, aspargin, carotenoids, vitamins C, D, E, K and B groups, minerals (potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, iron, zinc,