Spinach is particularly rich in iron and is a good source of iodine as well as being high on the list of foods containing vitamin A.
Because vitamin A prevents infections, spinach juice is one of the most useful of the protective foods.
Spinach juice has a mild laxative effect. The fresh raw juice has a remarkable cleansing and healing effect on the entire intestinal tract.
Its organic properties stimulate and tone the liver and gall bladder and aid blood and lymph circulation. The properties of spinach are mainly alkaline so it is especially good for strengthening teeth and gums.
Spinach juice also indicated in cases of duodenal ulcers, pernicious anemia, constipation, pyorrhea, abscess and boils, glandular troubles, obesity, swelling of the limbs, rheumatism, high and low blood pressure, eye troubles, nervous exhaustion, headaches, etc.
Because of its high oxalate content, expectant mothers would be well advised to include fresh spinach juice in their diets; folate helps to protect against both miscarriage and certain types of birth defects.
It is important to note that spinach juice is high in oxalic acid, so it should be drunk in small quantities and preferably diluted with water or other juice.
Nutrients in spinach juice
