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PERSICA AMERICANA GRATISSIMA

AVOCADO

Avocados are the fruit of a small, subtropical tree. They are rich in vitamins A, some B-complex, C, and E vitamins, and potassium, and because they contain some protein and starch, as well as being a good source of monounsaturated fats, they are considered to be a perfect—or complete—food. Traditionally, avocados have been used for skin problems. The pulp has both antibacterial and antifungal properties.

USES

 An avocado paste can be applied to rashes and rough skin to soothe and smooth.

 To make a face mask, mash a ripe avocado with a little olive oil and apply to the skin.

 Avocado oil can be used as a base oil for massage.

 Eat an avocado each day when convalescing.

 The pulp, applied to grazes and shallow cuts, and covered with sterile gauze, can prevent infection entering the body and encourage healing.

 Eat regularly for digestive and circulatory problems.

 The flesh of a ripe avocado soothes sunburned skin.

PROPERTIES

 Excellent restorative food, particularly during convalescence

 Traditionally used for sexual problems

 Helps with skin disorders

 Antioxidant

 Used to treat circulatory problems

 Digestive

 Antibacterial

 Antifungal

CAUTION

Do not eat avocados or take any product containing avocado if you have been prescribed maoi antidepressants.