How to treat anemia with herbs
Anemia
Anemia occurs when there are not enough red blood cells in the body, and anemia has many types, but the most common is iron-deficiency anemia in the body, where red blood cells contain a protein filled with iron called hemoglobin ; Hemoglobin transports oxygen-filled blood to the body’s cells, so The lack of iron in the body will lead to the inability to form the hemoglobin that the body needs, and thus anemia, and a decrease in the level of folic acid, and vitamin B12 may affect the body's ability to form red blood cells.
Natural remedies for anemia
Herbs used to treat anemia It is important to know that the use of herbs may cause side effects or stimulate the occurrence of these effects, as may the work of some types of them, so; It is important to pay attention to not using them except under medical supervision, and it is worth knowing that the use of herbs to treat diseases or to strengthen the body requires a long time to show results, and among the herbs that can be used to treat and control anemia are the following:
•Spirulina; Where spirulina is considered a type of blue-green algae that is used to treat some types of anemia; However, the patient should pay attention when taking it and consult the attending physician in the event of taking immunosuppressive drugs.
•Clover :Al-Hijaz Al-Hijazi is considered one of the traditional treatments used to strengthen and purify the blood. As it may increase blood strength and restore hemoglobin to normal in simple anemia cases; However, it may interfere with some medications and treatments, such as blood thinners. Calwarfarin, lithium, and digoxin And it is used by placing its roots in the water on a quiet fire for twenty minutes, or putting its leaves for five minutes, and it can also be combined with some other types of herbs used to treat anemia, such as: dandelion, burdock or yellow acid.
•Dandelion: Dandelion is used in some cases of anemia, and is used in the same way and with the same precautions that are used when using alfalfa. Burdock Where the roots or leaves of burdock herb can be used in the same manner and precautions as using alfalfa for the treatment of anemia.
•Burdock :Where the roots or leaves of burdock herb can be used in the same manner and precautions as using alfalfa for the treatment of anemia.
•Yellow acidosis: the yellow acid herb is also used to treat anemia, according to the guidelines for the use of alfalfa.
•Yellow koshad: yellow koshad is used to treat anemia. This is done by facilitating and stimulating the absorption of iron and other nutrients from the digestive system, but care must be taken not to use this herb in cases where medications are taken to reduce blood pressure; This is because the yellow cucumber plant may cause a severe drop in pressure, and it is worth noting that Chinese herbalists do not use this herb in cases of chronic pain or frequent urination.
•Pinch; As the pinch contains many substances that contribute to the treatment of anemia, such as: iron, and vitamin C, which helps the body absorb iron, and contains chlorophyll, which helps to treat iron deficiency anemia.
Plants and foods used to treat anemia
Although there is no specific type of food to treat anemia; However, following a healthy diet full of some types of foods helps to control and control anemia, and accurate treatment depends on the type of anemia and its causes; However, some foods include several types of nutrients that are able to support and increase the number of red blood cells in all cases, and these types include the following:
•Beetroot; The beetroot roots are among the best natural treatments for anemia. It increases blood in the body and cleanses the body by providing oxygen.
•Leafy vegetables; Where leafy vegetables, especially dark vegetables, are an important source of the type of non-ferric iron and some types contain folic acid. Examples of leafy vegetables include spinach, cabbage, chard and others, but it is important to know that although some types of leafy vegetables such as spinach and cabbage contain Iron; However, it contains oxalate; This may prevent iron absorption, so; It is not possible to rely solely on eating leafy vegetables to treat anemia, but must be included as part of the diet.
•Grains; examples of iron-containing grains include: beans, chickpeas, soybeans, pinto beans, black beans, lima beans, and others.
•Nuts and seeds; Many nuts and seeds contain iron, but it is preferable to eat them uncooked, including: pumpkin seeds, cashew nuts, pistachios, hemp seeds, pine nuts, sunflower seeds, in addition to almonds; However, it contains large amounts of calcium, so; Consuming it may not increase the iron levels in the body significantly.
•Black honey; as black honey is considered the by-product of the sugar refining process, and despite that, it does not contain large quantities of important nutrients that help replenish the natural nutrients in the body; This increases the production of red blood cells, for example: iron, manganese, and others.
Symptoms of anemia
Symptoms of anemia may seem mild and not noticeable at first; However, the symptoms worsen with the severity of anemia, and the symptoms differ according to the cause that led to the anemia, but in general they include the following:
•Yellowing and pallor in the skin.
•Irregular heartbeat.
•Shortness of breath .
•Feeling dizzy and light-headed.
•pain in chest .
•Cold in hands and feet.
•Feeling a headache
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