How to treat anemia with herbs

1/Anemia

Anemia occurs when there is not a sufficient amount of red blood cells in the body. There are many types of anemia, but the most common is iron-deficiency anemia in the body. This will lead to the lack of the hemoglobin the body needs,Decreased level of folic acid and vitamin B12 may affect the body's ability to form red blood cells.

2/Symptoms of anemia:

• Feeling dizzy.

• yellowing and pallor in the skin.

• Feeling tired and weak body activity.

• Irregular heartbeat and shortness of breath.

• pain in chest.

• Feeling headache.

3/Natural treatment for anemia

A-Using herbs to treat anemia:

It is important to be careful not to use it except under medical supervision because the use of herbs may cause side effects. It is important to know that the use of herbs to treat diseases or to strengthen the body requires a period to show results, and among the herbs that can be used to treat and control anemia:

• stinging nettle:  The stinging nettle contains many substances that help treat anemia, such as iron and vitamin C, which helps the body absorb iron. It also contains chlorophyll, which helps in treating anemia.

• Rumex crispus: Rumex crispus is also used to treat anemia.

   

• Medicago sativa: It is a traditional blood strengthening treatment that increases blood strength and restores hemoglobin to normal levels in simple anemia. It is used by placing leaves in the water or placing its roots in the water over a low heat for twenty minutes.

• Spirulina:  spirulina is a blue-green algae species. It is used to treat some types of anemia. It is important to be careful when taking it and consult a doctor.

B-Plants and foods to treat anemia:

Some foods include several types of nutrients that are able to support and increase the number of red blood cells.

• Nuts and seeds:Many nuts and seeds contain iron, such as cashew, pistachios, and hemp seeds.

• Grain:Among the grains that containing iron:(kidney Beans) and (chickpeas),especially( the lentils).

• Leafy Vegetables: Some of them contain folic acid such as chard, spinach ..."Eating leafy vegetables alone cannot be relied upon to treat anemia. Rather, they should be included as part of the diet because they contain oxalate, which can prevent iron absorption".

• Beetroot: is one of the best natural treatment for anemia it cleanses the body by providing oxygen while increasing blood in the body.