A Guide to Body Cleansing Herbal Supplementation
Herbal medicine is coming back as a reputable therapeutic modality and a large variety of medicinal herbs are finding their way into grocery and health food stores. Herbal medicines are mostly available in capsule form or in tinctures, which can be conveniently taken anywhere with only a few drops below the tongue. Here are some herbs that are most important to a herbal body detox program.
Milk Thistle is a powerful antioxidant that protects the liver, raises the flow of bile, and works as an overall tonic to a variety of other organs. Milk thistle hastens the development of new liver cells.
Dandelion is a hefty liver tonic, a diuretic and a very effective blood detoxifier. Dandelion minimizes cholesterol and enhances the function of the kidneys, stomach, spleen and pancreas.
Burdock Root is both a diuretic and a tonic. It helps to remove impurities from the blood. Additionally, it aids in reestablishing efficient liver, gallbladder and kidney function. It also fortifies the immune system with its anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties.
Red Clover is a wonderful detoxifier and possesses anti-bacterial properties. Red clover is not only a blood cleanser, it is also an appetite suppressant, and a relaxant.
Yellow Dock Root is a blood cleanser and detoxifier. Yellow dock root improves the colon and liver function. It is also curative for anemia, spleen and gall bladder.
Echinacea strengthens the immune system by destroying bacteria, viruses and other harmful microbes. It is also famous for detoxing the lymph system.
Look for combination blends of any of these herbs, there are numerous herbal cleansing tonics available now. If you buy these herbs individually, make sure not to consume too much at one time. These detox herbs can be very strong, and the point of detoxifying the body is to offer it relaxation and rejuvenation. This is why a safe and natural detox program is important. In our effort to free the body of toxins, we must be conscientious that we do unnecessary damage. This will protect the body and reduce the side effects that are normal with detoxing.
