Saturday, March 3, 2012

Philippine Medicinal Plant: Avocado

Avocado is a medium sized tree with a height reaching until 10 - 15 meters. Fruit is largely elongated, large, sometimes resembling like that of a pear. It is commonly gound in the backyards of the locals in the Philippines.

Philippine Medicinal Plant: Avocado

Its medicinal properties includes; antibacteria, antioxidant, antifungal, pectoral, stomachic, anthelmintic, antiperiodic and antidiarrheal.

It is a good source of vitamins A, B, C and E, potassium (higher than bananas) and fiber. It is can also be a source of iron and calcium.

The pulp ius believed to promote menstruation, hasten the suppuration of wounds, used to stop diarrhea. the leaves and bark helps expel worms. It also helps sooths rheumatism and neuralgia.

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