Detoxification of the body is a very fashionable topic lately. It’s called like this detoxification) all activities leading to the removal of unnecessary metabolic products and toxins from the body. It is best to detoxify with short fasts, kidney rinses by consuming large amounts of water or using known herbs. Today we will present known ways of cleansing the body with the help of herbal flowers.
Detoxifying with Dandelion
Popular Dandelion flowers, which are called “dandelions”, have a strong anti-toxic and detoxifying effect. The healing properties of this plant have been known for a very long time, and it is very easy to find Dandelion in Poland – just look out the window. However, we recommend ready-made dietary supplements, teas and herbs sold in pharmacies, because picking and processing herbs yourself in the wrong way can be dangerous to your health!
Health-promoting and cleansing properties of dandelion:
- It contains a natural prebiotic – inulin, which helps in the growth of helpful bacteria of the digestive system, facilitating digestion and removing toxins
- It also contains antiviral and anti-inflammatory substances
- It cleanses the blood of potassium salts and dangerous cholesterol
- Fights free radicals and contains large amounts of vitamins (e.g. vitamin A, C, B)
Cleansing the body with dandelion
First of all, Dandelion improves the functions of the liver and kidneys, i.e. organs that are responsible for removing toxins from the body. Increasing the metabolism further enhances the cleansing effect. Dandelion also has a slightly diuretic effect, which affects the work of the kidneys.
Cleansing the body with the tricolor violet
Another flower that can help detoxify the body is the tricolor violet. This plant is also easy to find in Poland, most often in meadows and wilderness. Taking infusions from this plant supports kidney function because it has a diuretic and cleansing effect. At the same time, the tricolor violet regulates the metabolism and can act as a diaphoretic.
Elderberry and mullein – other floral herbs
Herbal preparations using elderberry flowers and mullein will also have a cleansing and slimming effect. Their functions are:
- Antipyretic and diaphoretic effect, thanks to which toxins are removed with sweat
- Antibacterial effect
- Improvement of the functioning of many organs
- Expectorant action clearing the airways