That line gets used a lot online — and while it’s dramatic 😄, the truth is: avocado pits are surprisingly useful when used safely and realistically. Here’s what people actually do with them (and what not to believe).
🥑 Why People Keep the Avocado Pit
1. Avocado Pit Tea (Traditional Use)
What it’s used for
- Mild digestive support
- Bloating and gut comfort
- Antioxidant intake
How it’s made (safe version)
- Wash the pit well
- Dry it completely
- Grate a small portion or slice thin
- Boil ½–1 teaspoon only in 2 cups water for 10–15 minutes
- Strain and sip (not daily)
⚠️ Bitter taste = normal
⚠️ Use occasionally, not long-term
2. Natural Dye (Very Popular)
- Produces soft pink, peach, or dusty rose tones
- Used for fabric, yarn, paper, and crafts
How
- Boil pits in water for 30–60 minutes
- Strain and use the colored water as dye
This is one of the safest and most loved uses.
3. Powder for Crafts & Skincare (External Use Only)
- Dried pit ground into powder
- Used in:
- Soap making
- Body scrubs (gentle exfoliation)
- Natural paint pigments
🚫 Not recommended for ingestion in powder form
4. Grow an Avocado Plant 🌱
- Classic and fun
- Toothpicks + water method or straight into soil
- Mostly ornamental indoors, but still rewarding
🚨 Important Truth (Please Read)
- Avocado pits do NOT cure cancer, diabetes, or heart disease
- They contain compounds that can be harmful in large amounts
- Never consume daily or in high doses
- Pregnant and breastfeeding people should avoid ingesting it
🌿 Best Advice
If you want to never throw it away:
- ✅ Use it for dye, crafts, or plants
- ⚠️ If consuming, keep it occasional and minimal
- ❌ Ignore miracle-cure claims online