EAT HEALTHY. THINK BETTER
David
WHAT IS?: The avocado tree of the Lauraceae family is native to America and is cultivated from Mexico to the Mediterranean climate. This is a leafy tree up to 20 feet high with a trunk diameter of 60 cm.
THE FRUIT: Although it’s not nearly as sweet as many other fruits, the fruit is a drupe, it falls under the definition of the fruit with greenish and thin skin whose taste is reminiscent of walnut and has a very oily pulp, commonly used as food.
NUTRITION AND HEALTH: Raw Avocado flesh is 73% of Water, 15% of Fat, 9% of Carbohydrates and 2% Protein. In a 100 gm reference amount, Avocado supplies 160 calories and is a rich source of several Vitamins B and K with moderate contents of Vitamin C and E also Potassium. Although costly to produce, nutrient-rich avocado oil has multiple uses as in salads or cooking not to mention in cosmetics and soap products as well.
THE SEED: Unsaturated fatty acids contain Vitamin E
MEDICINAL USE
Antitussive- Use to prevent or relieve cough
Antigripal- Remedy for flu
Cholagogue- An agent to promotes an increased flow of bile
Emollient- Helps in smoothing the skin
Aphrodisiac- Helps to stimulate sexual desire
Emmenagogue- Helps stimulates or increase menstrual flow
Antidiarrheal- Provide symptomatic relief for diarrhea
Healing
THE LEAF: The phytochemical compounds in avocado leaves instill relaxation and calmness in many parts of the body and mind. This can result in easing headaches, muscles soreness and even asthma. The tea can reduce the stiffness in respiratory muscles that are causing uncomfortable asthma symptoms.
ALSO CONTAINS: Dopamine, Serotonin, Flavonoid
USES: Leaves are the best used for anti-inflammatory, antidiarrheal, astringent, healing, antiseptic, resolvent and relief in cough.
So these were a few benefits of Avocado and its leaf. Not a superfood but nothing less than that. Highly recommend this to add to your diets and food habits. One fruit and lots of benefits are rare to find and Avocado is one of them.
Thank you for reading this!
healthy and stay safe!
Sweta”ka”
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