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Home Remedies Index
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Natural Home Remedies for Anemia
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Anaemia may be defined as a condition in which there is a
decrease in the quantity of hemoglobin or in the number
of red cells. Anaemia is among the most common
ailments affecting human beings.
Nearly half the blood flowing in our veins and arteries
consists of red blood cells which carry oxygen to the
tissues. Approximately one trillion or 100 million new
blood cells are formed daily in the bone marrow. The raw
materials required in the production of these cells are
iron, proteins, and vitamins, especially folic acid and
B12. Of these, iron and proteins are essential in building
up the red colorings matter called hemoglobin. A red cell
has a lifespan of approximately one hundred and twenty
days and is then destroyed and replaced. Each person
should have about 15 gm of hemoglobin per 100 ml of
blood, and a blood count of approximately five million
red cells per millimeter of blood.
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The patient usually complains of weakness, fatigue, lack of energy, and dizziness.
Other symptoms include a haggard look, premature wrinkles, dull and tired looking
eyes, poor memory, shortness of breath on exertion, headache, slow healing of
wounds, and palpitations. The skin and mucous membranes look pale.
A diminished formation of red blood cells in the bone marrow, either due to defects in
the bone marrow, or due to an inadequate intake of iron, vitamins, and proteins, is
one of the main causes of anaemia. Other important causes are heavy loss of blood
due to injury, bleeding piles, or excessive menstruation in women. Anaemia can also
occur due to a lack of hydrochloric acid in the stomach, which is needed for digestion
of iron and proteins, or Intestinal parasites or worms. Hookworms, pin worms, round
worms and tape worms feed on the supply of blood as well as on the vitamins.
Anemia Home Remedy Using Vinegar and Molasses
Mix 2 teaspoons each of apple cider vinegar and blackstrap molasses with water or
tea to strengthen the blood.
Anaemia Home Remedies with Fenugreek
The leaves of fenugreek help in blood formation. The cooked leaves should be taken
by adolescent girls to prevent anaemia, which may occur due to the onset of puberty
and menstruation. The seeds of fenugreek are also a valuable cure for anaemia, being
rich in iron.
Anaemia Home Remedy with Honey
Honey is remarkable for building hemoglobin in the body. This is largely due to the
iron, copper, and manganese contained in it.
Anaemia Home Remedies with Soya beans
Soya beans is rich in iron and also has a high protein value. As most anaemic patients
usually also suffer from a weak digestion, it should be given to them in a very light
form, preferably in the form of milk, which can be easily digested.
Anaemia Home Remedies with Lettuce
Lettuce is another effective remedy for this ailment as it contains a considerable
amount of iron. It can, therefore, be used as a good tonic food for anaemia. The iron
in it is easily absorbed by the body.
Spinach: This leafy vegetable is a valuable source of high grade iron. After its
absorption, it helps in the formation of hemoglobin and red blood cells. It is thus
beneficial in building up the blood, and in the prevention and treatment of anaemia.
Anaemia Home Remedy with Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 is needed for preventing or curing anaemia. This vitamin is usually
found in animal protein, especially in meats such as kidney and liver. There are,
however, other equally good sources of vitamin B12 such as dairy products which
also contain some B12.
Bee Pollen Home Remedy for Anemia
Bee pollen is a biological stimulant that increases the red blood cells in bone marrow.
You should take 1 teaspoon of bee pollen daily to treat anemia.
Anaemia Home Remedy Using Beets
Beets are very helpful in curing anaemia. Beet juice contains potassium, phosphorus,
calcium, sulphur, iodine, iron, copper, carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins B1, B2,
B6, niacin, and vitamin P. With their high iron content, beets help in the formation of
red blood cells. The juice of red heel strengthens the body's powers of resistance and
has proved to be an excellent remedy for anaemia, especially for children and
teenagers, where oilier blood-fanning remedies have failed.
Anaemia Home Remedy with Sesame Seeds:
Black sesame seeds, as a rich source of iron, are valuable in anaemia. After soaking
one teaspoon of the seeds in warm water for a couple of hours, they should be ground
and strained, and then mixed with a cup of milk and sweetened with jaggery or sugar.
This emulsion should be given to patients suffering from anaemia.
Anaemia Home Remedy Using Almonds:
Almonds contain copper to the extent of 1.15 mg per 100 gm. The copper along with
iron and vitamins, acts as a catalyst in the synthesis of hemoglobin. Almonds are,
therefore, a useful remedy for anaemia. Seven almonds should be soaked in water for
about two hours and ground into a paste after removing the thin red skin. This paste
may be eaten once daily in the morning for three months.
Anaemia Home Remedy Using Beets
Beets are very helpful in curing anaemia. Beet juice contains potassium, phosphorus,
calcium, sulphur, iodine, iron, copper, carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins B1, B2,
B6, niacin, and vitamin P. With their high iron content, beets help in the formation of
red blood cells. The juice of red heel strengthens the body's powers of resistance and
has proved to be an excellent remedy for anaemia, especially for children and
teenagers, where oilier blood-fanning remedies have failed.
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Blood Builder with Brandy
Add 2 tablespoons of ground orange peel, 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger, and 2
tablespoons of chamomile to 2 cups of boiling water. Steep until cool. Strain, and add
to 1 cup of brandy. Dosage is 1/2 cup in the morning and again in the evening.
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Blood Builder with Comfrey
Put 1 teaspoon each of dried comfrey, fenugreek seed, and dandelion in 2 cups of
boiling water. Steep 10 minutes. Strain and add honey as sweetener. Drink after
meals.
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