6. Take Bhringaraja Churna
Bhringaraja is a valued herb used in Ayurveda that’s famous for being a hair tonic. But it is also thought to nourish rakta dhatu, which can be roughly equated with blood cells in modern parlance. This herb is used to build blood and tackle anemia. It is available as a powder and is typically taken with warm water. Speak to an ayurvedic doctor to determine the dosage that’s appropriate for you.
7. Have Dong Quai
Dong quai, a popular herb in traditional Chinese medicine, has been used for over a thousand years as a tonic, medicine, and spice. It has a reputation for building and strengthening the blood. One case study even found that a patient suffering from anemia due to chronic renal failure experienced a marked improvement with regular consumption of the herb.12 That said, do not use this herb if you are pregnant and speak to a herbal practitioner for the appropriate dosage.
8. Drink Nettle Leaf Tea
Nettle has an excellent reputation as a blood-building tonic. One animal study found that a nettle leaf extract increased hemoglobin levels and able improved oxygen supply to tissues in mice.
This herb contains both iron and vitamin C which partly explains its blood building properties. Nettle is available as a capsule. Or you could also make a tea from its dried leaves. Nettle might not be suitable for use during pregnancy.
Have Tea, Coffee, Or Calcium 2 Hours After Eating Iron-Rich Foods
Some foods can interfere with the absorption of iron and, therefore, negatively impact your ability to make blood. One study found that a cup of coffee reduced the iron absorbed from a hamburger by 39%, while a cup of tea was found to decrease absorption by 64%. Interestingly, no reduction in absorption was observed when coffee was consumed an hour prior to the hamburger while having coffee an hour after the meal still hampered iron absorption.
Calcium too can interfere with the absorption of iron. Leaving a gap of a couple of hours between an iron rich meal and coffee, tea, or calcium-rich foods like milk can help make sure that your body properly absorbs the iron.
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