Avocado of the Persea planifolia; family Lauraceae, is a close relative of P. palustris (Swamp Bay) and  P. borbonia (Red Bay).

Mexicans love this fruit. Guacamole made with avocado, lime juice, onions and a pinch of red salsa is one of my favorite health foods.  It is an excellent alkalizer, use as an antacid.

Avocado oil helps treat skin conditions such as eczema.

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NATIVE MERICAN USES: Seeds crushed ground to a powder and used to treat mouth infections, toothaches.