🌿Western Herbalism🌶️Latin American Curanderismo
Avocado
fat
The avocado, alligator pear or avocado pear is an evergreen tree in the laurel family (Lauraceae). It is native to the Americas, with archaeological evidence of early human avocado use dating back thousands of years across various regions of Central and South America. It was prized for its large and unusually oily fruit. The native range of avocado extends from Mexico to Peru, encompassing much of Central America and parts of northern and western South America.
Conditions addressed
How to use
1–2 tbsp daily
- Use as a cooking medium on low heat, or drizzle raw over finished dishes to preserve beneficial fatty acids.