Avocado
Persea americana (Latin) Alligator Pear (Common) Medicinal Use: Arthritis Kidney problems Liver problems Cancer Useful for Athletes Vitamin K Gout Cholesterol Blood pressure Research has shown that there is anti-cancerous activity in extracts of the leaves and fresh shoots. Other Uses: The non-drying oil extracted from the seed is used by the cosmetic industry in soaps and skin moisturizer products. Oil made from avocados helps in protecting the skin against sunburn damage. Oil extracted from the seeds has astringent properties. The seed is ground and made into an ointment used to treat various skin afflictions, such as scabies, purulent wounds, lesions of the scalp and dandruff. The ground-up seed mixed with cheese is used as a rat and mouse poison. |
The fresh fruit pulp is massaged into the hair and scalp as a vitamin-rich hair tonic and restorer.
The skin of the fruit has anthelmintic properties and is used traditionally for expelling worms.
A tea can be made from the leaves.
Toasted leaves are used as a flavouring in stews and bean dishes.
The leaf and seed contain cyanide.
Links:
http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Persea+americana
https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/fruit/health-benefits-of-avocado.html
The skin of the fruit has anthelmintic properties and is used traditionally for expelling worms.
A tea can be made from the leaves.
Toasted leaves are used as a flavouring in stews and bean dishes.
The leaf and seed contain cyanide.
Links:
http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Persea+americana
https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/fruit/health-benefits-of-avocado.html