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Home Remedies for anemia

The term ‘anemia’ means lack of red blood corpuscles or of hemoglobin. Oxygen is very important for the maintenance and functioning of body cells, and this oxygen is carried from the lungs to different parts of the body through the red blood corpuscles.

When there is a deficiency of hemoglobin or red blood corpuscles (RBC), the patient suffers from weakness and palpitations even after a non-strenuous work. There is evident paleness in the face as well as other parts of the body.



Home Remedies for anemia

1) The fruit and leaves of Ash Gourd (‘petha’ in Hindi) are dried and powdered. A tsp of this powder should be taken everyday with a glass of buttermilk.

2) Take a tsp of the powder of the dried roots of banana with milk twice a day.

3 Due to the iron rich content of fig (Anjeer), it is ideal to include it in ones diet when you are having anemia.

4) Add amla (gooseberry) juice and honey to sugarcane juice and drink everyday to ward off anemia.

5) Raisins with sugar or honey consumed twice a day cures anemia.

6) Make a decoction with a tsp of liquorice(‘Mulhati’ in Hindi and ‘Jeshtamadhu’ in Kannada) powder and water and drink twice a day with some honey .

7) Including sugarcane juice and apples in your diet is also helpful in anemia.

8) Sweets prepared by adding sesame (til) seeds in a syrup prepared of jaggery should be consumed. The outer husk of til seed contains a lot of iron, and therefore, it should not be removed while preparing sweets.

9) Consume lots of dark green leafy vegetables. They are good sources of iron.

10) Dates are rich in iron; do have 4-5 dates everyday to boost your iron level in the body.

JUICE THERAPYAny of the following juices are highly effective: Mixed juices of leafy vegetables, juice of beetroot, cabbage, bitter gourd, apricot and grapes.

See also: Home remedies for headache / Home remedies for common cold / Home remedies for dandruff /Home remedies for eczema / Home remedies for flatulence

Comments

  1. Pralhad3:16 PM

    Anemia can be quite dangerous and fatal if not taken care. Since red blood cells are absent, oxygen is not delivered to the body tissues which may cause serious problems in the future
    Since, lack of nutrients is one of the main causes of anemia, it is very important to have a healthy meal which is rich in iron, calcium, proteins and other various vital nutrients. Vitamin B12 is an effective anemia home remedy should be consumed on an everyday basis. Vitamin B12 helps in increasing the formation of red blood cells and helps cure anemia at a fast pace

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  2. Anand3:26 PM

    Bananas are a great source of vitamin B12 and at least four should be consumed all throughout the day. Red meat or white meat should be eaten on a daily basis as they contain maximum amounts of vitamin B12. Iron deficiency is another main cause of anemia. Fish, eggs, raisins, apricots, apples and carrots among many others contain high levels of iron and should be consumed on a regular basis.

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  3. Komal8:16 AM

    Anemia may cause general weakness, loss of appetite, dizziness, headaches due to the iron deficiency in the blood. Leafy green vegetable juices like spinach juice prevents or reverses iron deficiency and the chlorophyll helps combat fatigue. Spirulina in this juice provides a valuable burst of Vitamin B12.

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  4. Pradumna5:47 PM

    Make sure you are eating plenty of iron rich food, such as, liver, green leafy vegetable, beets, dried fruits, bran flake, oysters, brown rice, lentils and molasses, raisins, prunes; breads and pastas made from hole grain flour

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  5. Dr Herambh10:22 AM

    Make sure you are eating plenty of iron rich food, such as, liver, green leafy vegetable, beets, dried fruits, bran flake, oysters, brown rice, lentils and molasses, raisins, prunes; breads and pastas made from hole grain flour.

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  6. Chaya9:55 AM

    See if your doctor can order iron treatments for you. You will get it through an IV. Sound like you can't absorb it, but through an IV, it goes directly in the bloodstream.

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  7. Anonymous9:36 AM

    Anaemia is a condition which occurs when you have an abnormally low amount of red blood cells. Red blood cells contain haemoglobin, a red pigment which gives blood its colour. The job of haemoglobin is to carry oxygen around the body. When red blood cells and therefore haemoglobin are low the blood fails to supply the body's tissues with sufficient amounts of oxygen. As your lungs and heart will then have to work harder to get oxygen into the blood, symptoms of anaemia, such as difficulty in breathing will begin to develop.
    Anaemia is a condition which occurs when you have an abnormally low amount of red blood cells. Red blood cells contain haemoglobin, a red pigment which gives blood its colour. The job of haemoglobin is to carry oxygen around the body. When red blood cells and therefore haemoglobin are low the blood fails to supply the body's tissues with sufficient amounts of oxygen. As your lungs and heart will then have to work harder to get oxygen into the blood, symptoms of anaemia, such as difficulty in breathing will begin to develop.

    As anaemia causes a shortage of oxygen, the main symptom is usually chronic tiredness and palpitations. Other symptoms you may get could include:

    * Pale appearance
    * Shortness of breath and dizziness
    * Fainting
    * Angina
    * A red, sore tongue and a reduced sense of taste, this is usually only a symptom with folic acid and vitamin B12 deficiency anaemia.

    If anaemia is left untreated your symptoms will get worse and you may become very tired and weak, you may also develop angina or suffer with leg pains when walking. The body's ability to fight infection may also be weakened so you may find you pick up infections more easily.

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  8. High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.

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  9. Rohan9:27 AM

    Consuming fenugreek leaves which are a rich source of iron is highly beneficial for those suffering from anemia.

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  10. Anonymous8:40 AM

    Eating a nutritious diet is a remedy in itself for the anemic person. Doing meditation and yoga exercises will help the person to deal with stress and thus improve functioning of the organs. It helps in dealing with weakness of the body.Pour honey in your salads from the next time. Honey is a great source of B-complex vitamins and iron. It is easily digested and hence one of the top bio-available foods.Eat nuts like almonds and raisins as snacks everyday. They both are rich source of iron and vitamins.Soak 5 brahmi leaves and 5 almonds separately at night. In the morning crush them together and add honey to make a paste. Consume it with a small glass of warm water. The remedy is very effective in boosting the immune system and increasing RBC count. Additionally, it is a great eye tonic.

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  11. Anonymous3:35 PM

    You can eat
    •Liver and other meat
    •Seafood
    •Dried fruits like apricots, prunes and raisins
    •Nuts
    •Beans, especially lima beans
    •Green leafy vegetables, such as spinach and broccoli
    •Blackstrap molasses
    •Whole grains
    •Iron-fortified breads and cereals

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  12. Ratnakar10:13 AM

    Anemia should never be taken lightly and a doctor should be relied upon to determine the cause and severity.

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  13. Anonymous9:38 AM

    one of the most important in curing the anemia of beet. Its juice is rich in minerals such as sulfur, iron, calcium & iodine. It also contains carbohydrates & excess protein is necessary for the body. It is also useful in the replacement of several vitamins such as thiamin, riboflavin, ascorbic acid, etc.

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  14. Prashant9:42 AM

    Red blood cells are stimulated by sun regularly, which is recommended for people suffering from anemia.

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  15. Sripriya9:50 AM

    Consuming fenugreek leaves which are a rich source of iron is highly beneficial for those suffering from anemia.

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  16. Aasha9:12 AM

    Onion contain iron, therefore, beneficial in treating anaemia and effective in preventing edible against heart-attack.

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  17. Urmila8:40 AM

    Eat and drink foods that help your body absorb iron, like orange juice, strawberries, broccoli, or other fruits and vegetables with vitamin C.

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  18. Parth8:41 AM

    Make sure you consume enough frolic acid and vitamin B12.

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  19. Yashodara8:42 AM

    Make balanced food choices

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  20. To get red blood cell counts or hemoglobin levels back to normal so that your organs and tissues can get enough oxygen

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  21. Mandavi7:31 AM

    Bananas are rich source of Iron and are helpful in preventing Anemia.

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  22. Very useful information about anemia.Besides, your entire blog is packed with loads of worthy information. Thanks and Regards.

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  23. Snehal10:03 AM

    Taking milk in the morning after licking one teaspoon of ground Amla powder mixed with honey imparts freshness and strength to the body. Intellect get sharpened if one takes the pulp of fresh Amla or Amla juice with honey or ghee every morning and evening.

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  24. Pallavi10:27 AM

    Beetroot is very good for anemic persons. It does wonders to your skin. It purifies the blood and is rejuvenating.

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