Avocado is a fruit with numerous health benefits that many people already know about.
However, few people know the medicinal properties of its pit (or seed).
Usually this pit is thrown away, but in reality it is a natural treasure with amazing properties.
You are probably wondering: “How do you use it?”
There are several methods and we will share some of them with you. But first, let’s discover together the unsuspected power of the avocado pit.
Avocado pit is a powerful natural antifungal and antibiotic.
It fights fungal infections such as those caused by Candida and even protects against the bites of mosquitoes that transmit yellow fever.
Its anti-inflammatory properties benefit people who suffer from joint problems such as arthritis or tendonitis.
It also strengthens the immune system, relieves digestive disorders such as diarrhea or inflammation and prevents the formation of stomach ulcers.
Thanks to its thermogenic effect, it helps eliminate localized fat.
Indigenous peoples have long used avocado pits to treat a variety of ailments, ranging from muscle pain and kidney problems to more serious conditions such as epilepsy or thyroid disease.
In addition, scientific studies have highlighted its anti-cancer properties. For example, research published in Pharmaceutical Biology
showed that avocado pit extract causes leukemia cells to self-destruct. Another study, appearing in Cancer Research , found that a compound found in the cell nucleus called vocatin B is effective against acute myeloid leukemia.
But that’s not all! A study published in Plant Foods for Human Nutrition
showed that avocado pit reduced bad cholesterol and total cholesterol in rats. Researchers believe that thanks to its fiber content, it could prevent the formation of arterial plaque, which is also beneficial in fighting high blood pressure and diabetes.
How to use the avocado pit?
Here are some simple methods:
Avocado seed extract
Ingredients :
- 4 tablespoons grated avocado pit
- 500 ml white wine
Preparation:
Mix the grated kernel with the white wine and let it rest for 7 days.
Take two cups a day (afternoon and evening), without exceeding this dose to avoid stomach irritation.
Avocado kernel flour
Ingredients :
- 1 Avocado core
Preparation:
Grate the seed and dry it in the sun covered with a light cloth.
Then mix and sift to obtain a fine powder.
Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator and consume 1 tablespoon per day with your meals.
Recipe for removing kidney and gallstones
Ingredients :
- 1 Avocado core
- Lukewarm water
Preparation:
Dry the kernel well, grate it finely and mix a teaspoon of this powder with a glass of lukewarm water.
Consume this mixture every night before going to bed.
Recipe for treating heel spurs
Ingredients :
- 1 Avocado core
- 500 ml Alcohol
- 4 camphor pebbles
Preparation:
Mix the core with the alcohol, then add the camphor pebbles.
Leave to rest for 5 days.
How to use:
Apply the mixture to the affected area every night before going to bed and leave it overnight.
Repeat until improvement occurs, usually within a week.
Warning: This blog offers natural treatments and is not a substitute for the advice of a doctor. Always consult your doctor before trying these remedies.
