Ayurvedic Herbs for Anemia
By Sunil
Anemia is a state of health where Red Blood Cells (RBC) are less than the required amount in the body. The causes are dietary deficiency of iron, vitamin B12, vitamin C and folic acid, less hemoglobin, loss of blood, blood cell destruction, and inadequate production of red blood cell, thyroid disorders, and alcohol.
A person suffering from anemia will have symptoms like difficult breathing, rapid heartbeats, fatigue, panting for breath after physical activities, brittle nails and pale complexion. These symptoms are not restricted only to anemia patients; they may also occur in a person suffering from different diseases. Therefore, it is important to seek medical help if you have these symptoms.
If you think that you can cure anemia all by yourself by gulping down some iron pills and vitamin supplements whenever you feel like it, then you are surely on the wrong track, and you will end up with more complications than you originally started with. You have to seek medical help if you have to tackle anemia.
There are different types of anemia such as Iron Deficiency Anemia, Megaloblastic Anemia, Anemia due to certain diseases like kidney disorders, Aplastic Anemia, and Genetic Anemia.
The deficiency of anemia can be solved by including raw onion, beet root, green leafy vegetables, lentils, Indian gooseberry, nuts, dry fruits, liver, fish, eggs, and cheese in your diet, and what better than Ayurvedic herbs to help you cure of this disease.
Amla: It is nature’s richest source of Vitamin C. It is used as a tonic and antioxidant in Ayurvedic medicines to cure many health problems.
Alfalfa: It is a good herbal tonic to treat anemia. It is very effective and acts as anemia supplement.
Celery: It is rich in iron and can be taken with carrot juice, which is very effective in curing anemia.
Fenugreek: It is widely used in Indian cuisine. It is a good tonic for blood and helps in curing anemia, especially for girls during menstruation. It also helps to maintain the iron level in the body.
Black Sesame seeds: These are rich in iron and very effective in treating anemia.
Honey: It improves the level of hemoglobin in the body.
Fruits like plums, black grapes, bananas, strawberries, raisins, and tomatoes contain rich sources of iron and can prove to be beneficial in curing anemia.
Ayurveda also recommends to get exposed to sun as much as possible (but not so much during the summer season). Sun’s rays increase the production of RBCs. Light exercises and yoga recommended by Ayurvedic yoga instructor can also help to cure anemia.
Though the above herbs are very effective in preventing and curing anemia, it is better to consult an Ayurvedic practitioner to check the severity of anemia you are suffering.
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