Avocado is a source of vitamins A, B1, C, D and E. As well as fiber and minerals such as iron and potassium. This simple fruit has been used for a long time in the kitchen since its contribution in nutrients is very beneficial for our health and organism, but home remedies made with avocado have also been elaborated mainly in Mexico from where it originates, also for some thousands of years.
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Why opt for home remedies made with avocado?
We opted for avocado for the beneficial properties of this fruit. Still do not know the properties of avocado? Vitamin E helps the body protect itself from diseases, helps us maintain good oral health, revitalizes the skin and thanks to its antioxidant properties makes it softer and more flexible, it also repairs dry hair.
Know these effective home remedies made with avocado
To prepare the following home remedies we are going to use all parts of the avocado plant, from its fruit, peel, leaves, seeds and the avocado flesh.
1. Avocado to fight a cough:
5 avocado leaves are washed and placed in a container with water, letting it boil for 3 minutes. It is left to rest, and it is taken still warm in sips four times a day.
2. Remedy with guacate to combat intestinal worms:
It will be taken on an empty stomach, a cup of an infusion made with the leaves and the skin of the avocado soaked in hot water. The avocado contains anthelmintic properties, which favors the elimination of parasites or intestinal worms, which will be expelled quickly.
3. Home remedy with avocado to relieve headaches:
In a container with boiling water, put four washed avocado leaves. It is covered, and one proceeds to make warm compresses with this infusion, which will be placed on the head, forehead and temples.
4. Homemade preparation with avocado against menstrual cramps:
It is boiled in a liter of water, 6 clean leaves of this fruit. Let it cool and drink throughout the day.
5. Avocado to reduce pregnancy stretch marks:
Mix the pulp of half an avocado, a tablespoon of honey and a tablespoon of lemon juice. We will apply this mixture in the form of circular massages every day, then we will rinse with water.
6. Home remedy with avocado to detoxify the body:
Thanks to its large amount of fiber, avocado will help us keep our stomach and intestines in shape, preventing them from accumulating toxins. Extract the pulp making cuts with a knife vertically and horizontally and help yourself to the end of a spoon. Eat it raw and help your health!
7. Avocado leaves home remedy for bruises:
Poultices are made from the seeds or leaves of some plants. For this we only have to mix the same amount of the plants (remember to split the avocado leaves) as cold water. Thus, we will obtain a uniform and consistent paste, which we will apply on the area. We heat the mixture over low heat and stir continuously. We will apply this paste with a thickness of 1 cm on a gauze that we will put on the surface to be treated until the gauze loses heat.
8. Remedy with avocado to make a conditioner for dry hair:
Ingredients:
• Mayonnaise.
• Ripe avocado.
Method of preparation:
In a container we mix a cup of mayonnaise with half a ripe avocado until a homogeneous mixture is formed.
How to use:
Once a week, we apply the previous paste all over the hair and wrap it with a hot towel, letting it rest for twenty minutes.
Afterwards, we can wash our hair normally.
9. Using avocado to make a natural hair shampoo:
We need:
• Avocado.
• Neutral liquid soap (1 cup)
• Lemon (one teaspoon of juice)
• Olive oil (two teaspoons)
• Water (1 cup)
Blend the avocado by incorporating a teaspoon of lemon juice and two teaspoons of olive oil.
The resulting mixture is placed in a container where we add the water and the neutral soap, making sure that all the ingredients are mixed evenly.
You can use your avocado shampoo on a regular basis by storing what is left in the refrigerator.
10. Home remedy made with avocado pit against dandruff:
We need:
• The fresh pit of an avocado.
• Natural yogurt (one cup)
• Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
• Egg yolk.
• Lemon (a few drops)
• Water.
Method of preparation:
• Scratch the avocado pit and grind it.
• Incorporate it in a container with a cup of yogurt and two tablespoons of olive oil and water.
• Add an egg yolk and a few drops of lemon.
• Blend all the ingredients to obtain a homogeneous mixture.
How to use:
Apply the mixture well on the hair paying attention to the scalp. Rinse normally.
11. Avocado to fight nits and lice:
We need:
• Water (¼)
• Avocado pits (5 chopped bones)
• Sprigs of rue (two)
Preparation
method: The chopped avocado pits and the two sprigs of rue are boiled in water (a medicinal plant with an unpleasant smell but which will help to control lice naturally)
How to use:
Wash your hair with this liquid and wrap it with a towel to let it rest and take effect.
Afterwards, wash the hair.
12. Home remedy with avocado to make a mask to hydrate the face:
We extract the pulp from the avocado and mash it until it becomes a puree. We add a few drops of virgin olive oil to the mixture.
We then apply on the skin of the face, leaving it to act for 30 minutes so that the avocado nourishes the skin.
We remove with warm water.
13. Home remedy with avocado to mitigate skin blemishes:
A mask is made with the pulp of a ripe avocado and applied to the spots on the skin, leaving it to act for a few minutes, then washed with warm water.
14. Home remedy made with avocado for dry skin:
Ingredients:
• Avocado.
• Honey (two tablespoons)
Method of preparation:
• Put the avocado pulp in a container and add the honey.
• Mix the ingredients well to form a homogeneous paste.
How to use:
We spread the mask on the clean face (so that it absorbs all the properties of the avocado), and let it act for 10 minutes.
Afterwards, we rinse with cold water.
We can do it once a week.
15. Home remedy made with avocado for cellulite.
Ingredients:
• Sweet almond oil (3 tablespoons)
• 1 avocado.
Preparation
method: Extract the pulp from the avocado and mash it well to turn it into a puree. Now, add the almond oil.
How to apply:
Apply this paste on the thighs and buttocks, leaving it to act for 15 minutes.
Afterwards, rinse with plenty of cold water to activate circulation.
You can do it on a daily basis.