Garden cress seeds are very high in iron and folic acid content and aliv seeds are used as herbal medicine to treat iron deficiency anemia Gardencress seeds helps to cure anemia regulates menstrual cycle galactogogue anti-respiratory tract disease and are loaded with many more benefits. In ancient days during pregnancy and post pregnancy women were asked to have aliv seed as they are good source of necessary nutrients required and helps to improve body immunity. Directions for use : soak in enough water for 30 minutes or till they swell up and use. People consuming 2 teaspoon in a day have seen to have good increased levels of hemoglobin over a period of 1-2 months. Garden cress seeds are very high in iron and folic acid content and aliv seeds are used as herbal medicine to treat iron deficiency anemia. Garden Cress seeds known as Halim in Hindi Aliv in Marathi and Alvi in Kannada are wonder seeds commonly used in traditional post natal care across many states in India.