In traditional medicine, the avocado tree is credited with countless virtues. These do not all have to do with avocados, which are often much better known. Avocado leaves have many health benefits. They contain many substances that are useful for our body, such as flavonol, for example. Flavonol can help prevent degenerative diseases, such as osteoarthritis. Similarly, avocado leaves help prevent premature aging. They contain quercetin, which acts as a diuretic agent that will help you urinate well to eliminate metabolic debris.
Here are some of the many therapeutic applications of avocado leaves
INFLAMMATIONS OF THE MOUTH AND GUMS
Wash an avocado leaf and chew it without swallowing it. Wait for a liquid to escape, and make sure it reaches all parts of your mouth. Repeat several times and throw away the leaf.
DIGESTIVE DISORDERS
Make a decoction of its leaves and drink a cup 3 times a day, after the main meals
INTESTINAL PARASITES
Take avocado leaf tea, three times a day.
MILK PRODUCTION DURING BREASTFEEDING
Eat fresh avocado leaves.
MENSTRUAL PAIN
Boil 6 avocado leaves in a liter of water. Let cool and drink throughout the day.
VARICOSE VEINS
Chop 10 avocado leaves and 2 bars of camphor, Put in a glass bowl with alcohol, Leave for 5 days in a dark place. Apply this preparation and massage on the varicose veins.
HYPERTENSION
Take a cup of avocado tea 3 times a day
You can prepare an excellent tea from avocado leaves. This tea can also help to overcome cold, flu, arthritis, high blood pressure etc. It works well for diarrhea, and even helps to treat menopausal symptoms.
The use of avocado leaves is strictly prohibited during pregnancy.
