Benefits of eating avocado leaves

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The fruit of the avocado is considered one of the foods pampered in various parts of the world and, something positive that we have in india is that it is native to our country. If we analyze the possibilities of why it is preferred by us, we notice that the ease and great utility it gives us at the time of preparing it and at the same time, the great benefits it brings to our body, we understand why we consider it a wonder.

Generally what is always taken into account for all the benefits it brings, is the fruit, however, avocado leaves also provide excellent benefits for the proper functioning of our body and, these can be extracted through infusion, smell or chewing them.

According to what the specialists of alternative medicine explain to us, through avocado leaves we can treat various types of problems that affect health and this is achieved thanks to the vitamins and minerals they provide. For this edition of #CotinaNatural I want to share the main benefits that we would bring to our body by eating avocado leaves.

Decreases the stomach problem

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The avocado leaf offers us the possibility of reducing more than 75% of the discomfort we feel when having a stomach pain. The cause of this is because, at the time of chewing or, taking infusion of this part of the avocado, we allow the production of gastric juices to be stimulated; being this in charge of improving digestion and at the same time, reducing heartburn.

If we want to prepare an infusion, we can boil 1 liter of water accompanied by 5 avocado leaves. When the liquid reaches its boiling level, it should be left to stand for 5 minutes and then proceed to take. It is essential to keep in mind that, it is not recommended to sweeten with refined sugar because, this type of sweet reduces the natural properties of the leaf; preferably use honey.

Fights menstrual discomfort

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The infusion of avocado leaves is ideal to reduce the cramps generated during the menstrual cycle thanks to the emmenagogue effect, an action that allows the correct blood fluid in the area of the uterus and pelvis.

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Eliminates parasites

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The avocado leaf contains anthelmintic properties and thanks to them, when we consume it, we give our body the opportunity to expel parasites or intestinal worms. It should be noted that, to achieve this effect we must eat 3 leaves and do our best to chew them as much as possible.

Relieves cold

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An avocado leaf has large amounts of vitamin C for this reason, this is of great benefit when freeing us from a cold, bronchitis or the flu. Similarly, it contains antibacterial properties, in view of this, it helps to keep bacilli and staphylococcus (bacteria), away from our immune system.

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Acts as an anticonvulsant agent

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Research conducted by specialists working at the National Library of Medicine explains that, the leaf of an avocado contains anticonvulsant effects and thanks to this, it is possible to treat several types of epilepsy.

Anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties

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Due to the anti-inflammatory properties contained in the avocado leaf, we can use it to treat inflammation and for this, we must boil it and then place it in the affected area. With this action we manage to reduce swelling and pain.

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To conclude I want to tell you that, apart from chewing and preparing the avocado leaf in infusion, it can also be grated to add it to our nutritional dishes when organizing the nutrients of the balanced diet that we are following.