FIELD OF INVENTION The present invention relates to a nutritional supplement.

More particularly, the present invention relates to a nutritional supplement extracted from Lucerne.

BACKGROUND TO INVENTION The plant known as Lucerne or Alfalfa is widely used as a feed supplement for cattle. Normally the Lucerne is dried in order to prevent mould, thereby prolonging its usefulness, and is thereafter kept in storage until needed to feed the cattle.

It is an object of the invention to suggest a nutritional supplement, which is obtained from a Lucerne plant.

SUMMARY OF INVENTION According to the invention, a method of obtaining a nutritional supplement includes the steps of extracting juice from a plant of the genus Medicago.

The plant may be from the species saliva.

The plant may be commonly known as Lucerne or Alfalfa.

The method may include the step of shredding or pulverising the plant.

The method may include the step of compressing the plant in order to extract juice contained in cells of the plant.

The method may include the step of homogenising the plant in order to extract juice contained in cells of the plant.

The method may include the step of dehydrating the juice to obtain a powder.

Also according to the invention, a nutritional supplement includes a liquid extract obtained from a plant of the genus Medicago.

The plant may be from the species sauva.

The plant may be commonly known as Lucerne or Alfalfa.

The liquid extract may include particles of the plant.

The nutritional supplement may include a suspension of particles of the plant in the liquid extract obtained from the plant.

The nutritional supplement may have a pH balance of between 4 to 5, for example such as 4.36.

The nutritional supplement may include the following: a) 0-1 % phosphorus b) 5-10 % Potassium c) 1-2 % Calcium d) 0.5-1 % Magnesium e) 5000-7000 mg/kg Sodium f) 200-300 mg/kg Copper g) 200-300 mg/kg Zinc h) 30-45 mg/kg Manganese i) 4-5 % Nitrogen j) 20-30 % protein k) 0.1-0. 3% fibre 1) 0.1-0. 3% fat The nutritional supplement may be adapted to be used with feed for cattle.

The nutritional supplement maybe adapted to be used as a fertilizer for plants.

The nutritional supplement may be adapted to be used as a fungicide for plants.

The nutritional supplement may be adapted to be used as a dietary supplement for human consumption.

The invention extends to a feed for cattle including a nutritional supplement as set out herein.

The invention extends to a fertilizer for plants including a nutritional supplement as set out herein.

The invention extends to a fungicide for plants including a nutritional supplement as set out herein.

The invention extends to a dietary supplement for human consumption including a nutritional supplement as set out herein.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING The invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying schematic drawing.

In the drawings there is shown a block diagram of a method for obtaining a nutritional supplement in accordance with the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING Referring to the drawing, a block diagram of a method for obtaining a nutritional supplement accordance to the invention, generally indicated by reference numeral 10, is shown.

In a first step 12, a crop of a plant of the genus Medicago, more particularly of the species activa, for example such as the commonly known Lucerne or Alfalfa, is harvested and then, in a second step 14, the plant is shredded and pulverised to release as much juice as possible from its plant cells. In a third step 16, the

shredded plant is compressed to express its juice for collection in fourth step 18.

The juice of the plant forms the nutritional supplement.

The nutritional supplement can have a pH balance of between 4 to 5, for example such as 4.36.

The nutritional supplement can include the following: a) 0-1 % phosphorus b) 5-10 % Potassium c) 1-2 % Calcium d) 0.5-1 % Magnesium e) 5000-7000 mg/kg Sodium f) 200-300 mg/kg Copper g) 200-300 mg/kg Zinc h) 30-45 mg/kg Manganese i) 4-5 % Nitrogen j) 20-30 % protein k) 0. 1-0. 3 % fibre 1) 0.1-0. 3% fat The nutritional supplement can be used for a variety of purposes, for example such as a nutritional supplement for use with feed for cattle, as a fungicide or a fertilizer for plants, or as a dietary supplement for human consumption.

The method of obtaining the nutritional supplement can include the step of homogenising the plant juice. Such homogenising can provide better absorption results during use thereof as mentioned above.

The method can also include the step of dehydrating the plant juice to obtain a nutritional supplement in a powder form. This powder can then either be used directly, such as in feed for cattle, or it can be dissolved in a liquid prior to use, such as in a plant fertiliser.