2024 Author: Gavin MacAdam | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 13:38
Recently, the concept of "detox" (cleansing) has become very popular. There are all kinds of detox diets and programs, with the active inclusion of vegetables, fruits, juices. But medicinal herbs also help to cleanse the body. Many of them are easy to find in your own garden
Although mainstream medicine is skeptical about detoxification procedures, in alternative practice, body cleansing programs are very popular. They help rejuvenate the body, reduce stress levels, improve mood, regulate weight, and improve sleep quality and skin condition.
The human body already has its own "detox system" (liver, kidneys). But, despite this, toxins and harmful substances in the body still accumulate over time. This leads to a deterioration in well-being and to various diseases. Regular body detoxification can prevent such problems. For example, here are a few herbs that help cleanse the body:
Dandelion
This May flower contains enough antioxidants and flavonoids to help detoxify the liver. They support the production of bile and transport toxins from the body. Dandelion has diuretic properties and is good at cleansing the kidneys as well as the bladder. The herb helps to avoid indigestion and constipation. Dandelion leaves contain a lot of nutrients and trace elements: iron, magnesium, potassium, calcium and vitamins.
Research in naturopathy has proven the beneficial effects of using dandelion on liver health. Drinking tea from this flower is the most popular method for detoxifying the body. To prepare it, you need to brew dried dandelion root (2 teaspoons per glass of water) and leave for 10-15 minutes. Drink twice a day all week. In addition, you can eat salad with dandelion leaves. Dandelion extract supplements are sold in pharmacies, but you should always consult your doctor before using them.
Burdock root
It has a not very pleasant taste, but at the same time it perfectly cleans the blood of metabolic waste and toxins. This agent is able to protect against damage to liver cells. In addition, burdock root is a wonderful diuretic that removes harmful waste from the body. The plant is also good for digestion. Burdock contains a ton of detox nutrients, especially folic acid and magnesium. It strengthens the body's immune system and purifies the blood.
The best way to detox with burdock root is to drink tea from it: brew a spoonful of dried root in 250 ml of water, after 10 minutes of infusion, drink twice to three times a day for two weeks. However, burdock should not be used for diabetes, pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Nettle
Stinging nettle helps support the kidneys and liver by removing harmful substances from them. It stimulates the lymphatic system. This herb is an excellent diuretic and helps prevent the build-up of toxins. It contains a lot of useful vitamin C, which is necessary for the normal functioning of the body. Here is a recipe for a simple nettle decoction: a tablespoon of dried nettle is poured with boiling water (250 ml) for five to seven minutes. After straining, you can add honey to taste and drink three times a day. The course usually lasts a week.
Red clover
Red clover is one of the most effective blood cleansers. It helps break down toxins and helps eliminate them through perspiration. According to research, clover works well with toxins in drugs. The plant stimulates the production of bile and helps to remove harmful substances and fats from the liver.
Red clover is the richest source of minerals, including copper, magnesium, chromium, calcium, phosphorus and iron. It contains polysaccharides, polyphenols and essential oils. To prepare clover tea, dried flowers (a teaspoon) are poured with a glass of hot water and infused for a long time (about 20-30 minutes), then filtered through cheesecloth and drunk for one week three times a day, one cup.
Red clover is not suitable for those who suffer from hormonal diseases, so you should consult your doctor before using it.
Coriander
The aromatic greens of coriander (cilantro) are effective in cleansing the body of heavy metals. Studies carried out by experts in the field of ethnopharmacology have proven that cilantro has a powerful effect on the accumulation of lead in the body. It increases urinary excretion of delta-aminolevulinic acid, which increases with lead intake. Coriander contains many nutrients that are essential for detoxification. It is helpful to consume half a cup of cilantro leaves and stems for several days. In addition, you can often include this plant in your daily diet.
Milk thistle
It is an herb that is widely used to cleanse the liver. The compound silymarin in milk thistle is able to protect and repair damaged liver cells. The plant helps to improve digestion and absorption of nutrients by the body. Milk thistle can be effective in cleansing the body of heavy metals and toxic substances found in drugs.
Silymarin extract is good in the treatment of alcohol intoxication, acute and chronic hepatitis and toxin-induced liver damage. To make milk thistle tea, plant seeds (a teaspoon) are infused in 250 ml of boiling water for about 10 minutes, then filtered and five cups a day are drunk for a week.
Before using milk thistle, you should consult your doctor. It cannot be used for various hormonal diseases, pregnancy and breastfeeding.
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