Avocado leaves for anemia – Do avocado leaves increase blood?
Anaemia, a blood disease commonly caused by a deficiency of most times, Iron in the body, is characterized by loss of blood, tiredness, pale skin and finger nails, and weakness. There are various treatment options available for anemia, depending on the cause and severity of the illness.
Cases such as mild anaemia can be treated with adequate diet. This is done by incorporating iron foods into your diet. Iron rich foods include vegetables such as spinach, kale, red and green amaranth; hibiscus, beetroot and even the avocado leaves, to mention but a few. All of the aforementioned contain folate and are therefore excellent sources of iron. The iron in avocado leaves is a key component of hemoglobin.
Not much is known about the potential benefits of avocado leaves, unlike its fruit and seeds. Most times, the leaves are discarded, as they are seen to be of little importance. It will interest to know just as much as the fruit itself is beneficial, so are the leaves. Yes, the leaves can be made into a tea, and can be combined with other herbs and spices.
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Avocado leaves contain powerful antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory properties. This part of the plant contains phenols, phytochemicals, saponins, polyphenols, serotonin, flavonoids. Additionally, nutrients such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, zinc, sodium, manganese, folate, vitamins B12, C, and E, and iron.
Avocado leaves can be used to prevent convulsions, lower blood pressure and sugar levels, promote weight loss, prevent gastrointestinal disorders, amongst others. More so, due to the presence of folate and iron, avocado leaves decoction can be used to prevent and treat blood diseases such as anaemia.
Also, avocado leaves they can help increase the amount of blood in your body as it contains loads of iron, a key component of red blood cells and an essential element for red blood cells production in the bone marrow. The presence of antioxidants will allow for an improved blood circulation. Thus, increase hemoglobin levels to assist with oxygen transportation to various parts of the body. And more importantly, aid red blood cells formation. Vitamin C and E in avocado leaves also help with iron nutrient absorption in meals.
How to make Avocado leaves tea for anemia
Preparation of avocado leaves decoction is quite easy. It is a home remedy that requires few ingredients. Simply follow the steps below to make:
Ingredients required:
3-5 Avocado leaves
3 cups of water
Honey (optional)
Directions:
Wash the avocado leaves. Ensure the leaves are fresh.
In a pot or saucepan, pour about 3-5 cups of water. Bring the water to a boil.
Steep in the washed fresh avocado leaves into the pot of boiling water. And allow to boil for about 8-10 minutes.
Once boiled, turn off the heat.
Then, strain mixture into a cup.
To sweeten, you can add honey. This is however optional.
How to Drink Avocado Tea
A cup or two daily should help relieve your anemia symptoms. A cup in the morning before breakfast and another in the night before bedtime.
Concluding words
Combination of various iron meals is vital to obtaining sufficient iron levels. Therefore, adding avocado leaves to your salads or drinking avocado leaf tea can serve as a natural supplement. Therefore, anemia patients can include avocado leaves into their diet, as it helps increase blood (iron) levels and alleviate anemia symptoms. However, it is best you consult your doctor to enquire if consumption is safe for your health.
Stella-maris Achumba
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