Since ancient times, plants have been used for the treatment of various ailments, including blood-related disorders. The most common problem which people face today is mainly anemia; however, many other conditions, including thalassemia, myeloid leukemia, lymphoblastic leukemia etc., are also of major concern. Plants are primarily used as dietary supplements for the prevention of anemia to a significant extent. However, the lack of a detailed explanation of the exact mechanism for the preventive action shown by the plants makes it difficult to understand the ancient concept of plant-based preventive care. Many of the plants mentioned have also been used for centuries in the Indian traditional medicinal system, Ayurveda and other traditional medicinal systems. However, the scientific investigation of the mechanism behind their preventive role is still a matter of investigation. This review aims to highlight the importance of edible plants that are useful for treating anemia and other blood disorders. The scientific explanation of the preventive role exhibited by these plants is still unclear, but they are still used for edible purposes, making them valuable to prevent anemia-like conditions. 

Edible plants, Phytochemicals, Ayurveda, Anemia