According to research; the content of iron in green vegetables can increase the production of red blood cells or hemoglobin (Hb). From the many green vegetables, there are some that are traditionally used as a remedy to overcome the lack of blood.
Types of vegetables or herbs are as follows as quoted by the Nigerian Tribune, Monday (04/04/2011).
1. Guava Leaf
Guava benefits not only lies in the fruit that can enhance platelet cells in patients with dengue hemorrhagic fever. The leaves also influence the formation of blood cells, particularly hemoglobin in patients with less blood.
2. Sweet potato leaves
In a study published in the Journal of Medicine and Biomedical Research in 2007 revealed, sweet potato leaf extract could increase the activity of organs involved in the formation of red blood cells, among others, liver and bone marrow.
3. Leaves grass-goat (Billy-goat weed)
Goat grass (Ageratum Conyzoides) are easily found anywhere, including in the yard. Because it contains antibacterial compounds, residents often use it to treat wounds. Otherwise, a research in Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences proves that the leaves are rich in iron so the extract of it can treat anemia.
4. Pumpkin leaves
Various studies have shown pumpkin leaf extract is effective to increase the regeneration of hemoglobin in a way to stabilize blood cell membranes.
