You can make a green drink as shown on my superfood page. Aloe vera juice is also very good for anemia. There are some very good herbs that contain significant iron content. These include dandelion root, red raspberry leaf, yellow root, turmeric, yellow dock, nettle, mullein, nettle, ginseng, parsley, and water cress. You can also try beet root powder or beet root juice, bee pollen and kelp powder.
Beef liver:
Beef liver is naturally chock full of iron and all the B vitamins, as well as folic acid. Beef liver contains 5.8 mg for every 3 oz of iron, more than any other food. Other animal-based sources of iron include cheese, fish, eggs, lean ground beef, lean sirloin and chicken. Beef liver can be of great help with vitamin b12 anemia.
Beets are rich in folic acid and many other nutrients, including potassium and fiber. They make great herbs for anemia but keep in mind that the most nutrient dense part of the beet is just under the skin. You can also juice beets in a juicer or mix in some powdered beet root into your favourite smoothie.
Blackstrap molasses:
Blackstrap molasses has long been understood to be loaded with vitamins and minerals and can help with vitamin b12 anemia issues. There was a time not so long ago when children lined up for their daily tablespoonful of molasses. Molasses contains 3.5 mg of iron per tablespoon and has been used as a folk medicine and "blood strengthener" for centuries. What great herbs for anemia molasses makes!
Spinach:
Some of the best herbs for anemia are the different types of leafy green vegetables. Spinach, along with other dark green leafy vegetables contain significant quantities of iron and folic acid. Spinach has 3.2 mg of iron and 130 mcg of folic acid per 1/2 cup. Select your leafy vegetables carefully and seek out the darkest leafy greens you can find (avoid iceburg lettuce as it has little nutritive value). As herbs for anemia go, you can’t beat your leafy greens!
Dry Cereal:
A nice bowl of your favorite cereal can go a long way in combatting b12 anemia. Most cereals these days are fortified with a nutrient punch of vitamin B12, folic acid and iron. With all those B vitamins, cereal can be a great addition for those dealing with vitamin b12 anemia Just do yourself a favor and avoid the sugary children's cereals!
If you are a vegetarian, or an individual who has decided to cut back on consuming meats, eggs, or milk products, you will be at an increased risk of anemia. This is due to iron form plant sources not being absorbed as easily as from animal sources. Also, vegetarians or “light” meat eaters are more at risk for vitamin b12 anemia. Unfortunately, Vitamin B12 is almost only found in animal foods and not from plant sources.
Eat foods rich in vitamin C when you consume spinach, legumes and whole grains. Vitamin C has been found to increase the absorption of iron from these foods.
If you drink coffee or tea, try to drink them between meals rather than with meals. This is because the caffeine in these beverages reduces iron absorption.