Detox Your Body With Natural Herbs

It is very important to clear all toxins from your body if you want your body to function well. In order to regain
energy, the body needs to be healed. Body detoxification or body detox using herbs is one way of clearing unwanted toxins from the body. However, it is not a single step but a series of steps forming a process that ensures that the body’s natural ability is supported for dispelling toxins effectively everyday.

Along with herbs there is another way of cleansing the body of toxins that enter it. Restricting or stopping the consumption of products such as refined sugar, alcohol, caffeine, drugs, tobacco, household chemicals, synthetic or petroleum based paraphernalia is an excellent method of detoxification. Instead of these products start eating natural organic diet foods, get regular exercise and drink sufficient amount of water to facilitate the body detox process. It is easy for the body to adjust to a gradual change that is better when compared to other procedures.

The herbs listed below have been known for years to be effective as home remedy.

Psyllium Husk and seeds contain a high content of fiber that gently functions as a natural laxative. It can be used after soaking its seeds in water. Generally, psyllim is considered to be adaptogenic that supports healthy bowel functions. It can also be used in treating irritable bowel diseases like diarrhea. Its gelatinous substance absorbs toxins after soaking and hence is popularly used for body detoxification.

Psyllium Husk Capsules

Psyllium Husk

Psyllium Powder

The husk is the coating around the seed of the Psyllium plant. Psyllium seeds are used for other ailments. Psyllium husks are taken and inserted inside capsules, so that they can taken as supplements. Or they can be converted into powder. Psyllium Husks have anti-inflammatory properties, and can be beneficial for diabetes. In some studies, it has been shown that Psyllium Husk can improve lipid control in type 2 diabetes, maintains healthy cholesterol levels, maintains healthy blood pressure levels, treat IBS, and hemorrhoids and also treat yeast infections. Its another benefit is in preventing constipation and promoting colon health.

Gravel root (Joe pye weed) and Hydrangea root help in dissolving, expelling and preventing crystals and stones in the kidneys and bladder. It is necessary to ensure that your kidneys are free from any obstructions that can affect the good working condition that is required for the elimination of toxins.

Usage of Gravel root

Medicinal Parts Used: Fresh root, flowering herb

Gravel Root is used for:

Brain and Nervous System Conditions

• neuralgia

Genitourinary Conditions

• chronic renal and cystic problem
• difficult and painful urination
• dropsy
• gout
• gravel
• hematuria (blood in the urine)
• kidney problems

Gastrointestinal Conditions

• dyspepsia
• indigestion, especially in elderly people

Inflammatory Conditions

• catarrh
• rheumatism

Respiratory Conditions

• influenza

Other

• debility in general
• intermittent fever
• tapeworm

Cascara sagrada is also used as a natural laxative. It helps in strengthening the colon muscles and is safe even when used for a longer duration.

Cascara Sagrada

Cascara Bark

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Cascara sagrada is one of the few herbs approved as an over-the-counter drug by the U.S. FDA (Food and Drug Administration). It is available on the market in its dried form; dried bark can be made into tea, although it tastes bitter. In its fresh form – fresh cascara bark should not be used, as it can cause bloody diarrhea and vomiting.

Cascara Sagrada is one of the most common herbal rather powerful laxatives. It is appeared to influence the motility of the colon, inhibition of stationary and stimulation of propulsive contractions. It also stimulates peristalisis, active chloride secretions and increases water and electrolyte content. The component which is responsible for such laxative effects isanthroquinones. These ingredients eventually trigger contractions in the colon (called peristalsis), which causes the urge to have a bowel movement.

Other notable constituents in cascara sagrada are hydroxyanthraquinone glycosides called cascarosides (A, B, C and D, which account for about 70% of the total with other glycosides in minor concentrations), they exhibit a cathartic effect that also induces the large intestine to increase its muscular contraction (peristalsis), causing a bowel movement.

Some more important constituents include resins, tannins, and lipids which make up the majority of the other bark ingredients.Along with such properties cascara is also believed to improve the muscle tone of the colon walls.

Alder buckthorn’s bark is another substance used but it necessary to first dry it and store it for a year at least as the fresh barks are too strong and can be toxic.

Alder buckthorn is high in anthraquinone glycosides. Resins, tannins, and lipids make up the bulk of the bark’s other ingredients. Anthraquinone glycosides have a cathartic action, inducing the large intestine to increase its muscular contraction (peristalsis) and increasing water movement from the cells of the colon into the feces, resulting in strong, soft bowel movements.³ It takes six to ten hours for alder buckthorn to act after taking it by mouth.

Juniper berries promote the overall health of the urinary system. It strengthens and  detoxifies the urinary tract, kidneys and the bladder. It is an excellent cleanser but should not be used for a prolonged period of time as it can cause overtaxing in the kidneys.

Juniper Berry promotes urine flow and helps to clear the kidneys, bladder and prostate of toxic wastes, while at the same time helping to combat urinary infections in both men and women. Well-known in the kitchen and as a flavoring for gin, Juniper Berry’s warm, aromatic qualities aid digestion and also help to relieve gout, arthritis and painful joints.

It is an effective diuretic and antiseptic that not only promotes the flow of urine, but also treats infection of the urinary tract at the same time.  As a diuretic, the herb stimulates the kidneys and bladder to get rid of retained and excess water (possibly also helping to treat obesity).  Juniper increases the filtering of waste products by the kidneys and helps to expel prostate sediment and gallstones.  It is also thought to dissolve kidney stones. The herb helps to prevent the crystallization of uric acid in the kidneys, retaining it in a solution and passing it in the urine; this is of great benefit to those suffering from gout (a condition marked by painful inflammation of the joints caused by deposits of uric acid).

As an antiseptic, it  is helpful in combating bacteria, including bladder and urinary infections, such as cystitis, urethritis, prostatitis, vaginitis and inflamed kidneys, etc.

Juniper Berry is an old herbal therapy for the digestive tract.  The active volatile oil content helps to eliminate gas and expel intestinal flatulence and assists in the digestion of gassy foods like cabbage, etc.  The herb has been used to ease stomach cramps, colic and indigestion; and in small doses, it stimulates the appetite.

The anti-inflammatory properties of Juniper Berry are thought to ease the pain of rheumatism, arthritis, sore muscles and gout.

Juniper Berry has traditionally shown excellent results in the treatment of lung disorders as an effective expectorant and decongestant.  It is highly recommended in catarrhal conditions and has helped to ease breathing and treat bronchial asthma, emphysema, sinusitis, head colds, flu and general congestion.

Nettle helps in detoxification and has properties that apply to more than just the urinary system. However over use of nettle can display the same effects as juniper berries.

Nettle Tea

Nettle Leaf Liquid Extract

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Despite the dark green color, an infusion of this herb tastes milky. Many children love the taste and, if offered a tumbler of it to drink instead of milk or sugary juices, will benefit from the easily assimilative vitamins
this herb offers.

Nursing mothers appreciate this herb as well. A daily infusion is said to help regulate milk production and help ensure a rich supply of nutritious breast milk, while providing increased stamina for new mothers.

Burdock roots and seeds have similar properties as nettle. It has cleansing and mild diuretic properties but also has stronger effects. Burdock can help in the removal of heavy metals in the body.

Burdock Root

Burdock Root Liquid Extract

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Historically, the seeds of the burdock plants were compressed to make a mixture that was effective in cleansing the bloodstream, easing pain from arthritis and treating gout, rheumatism, ulcers, acne, eczema and psoriasis.

Burdock root oil extract, also called Bur Oil , is popular in Europe as a scalp treatment applied to improve hair strength, shine and body, help reverse scalp conditions such as dandruff and combat hair loss.

Burdock root is eaten as a vegetable in many places. It has many nutrients like iron, inulin (a carbohydrate), and beneficial oils.

Also, burdock can be used as a gentle laxative and help eradicate uric acid. Some of the active ingredients of burdock are polyacetylenes, which are known to be effective antibacterials and antifungals.

Cypress, celery, basil, lemon, rosemary, fennel, patchouli and thyme contain oils that are essential for the effective flushing of toxins that are present under the skin. They also stimulate circulation of the lymph.

Milk Thistle and dandelion root help in strengthening and cleansing the liver. Silymarin, which is present in milk thistle, helps in not only protecting ht liver but also in its regeneration. Waste products present in the kidneys and gallbladder are removed by dandelion root.

Milk Thistle

Milk Thistle Liquid Extract

Dandelion

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