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Herbs for cleansing the body
Last reviewed: 10.08.2022
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Slagging of the body, as a result of overeating, the presence of harmful foods in the diet, an unhealthy lifestyle, taking medications provokes metabolic disorders, leads to a deterioration in health and well-being. Excess weight, insomnia, frequent constipation or diarrhea, skin problems, fatigue - these are the signs that it's time to start cleansing the body. And special collections of herbs will help in this.
Indications Collections for cleansing the body
We periodically have to turn to herbs to help ourselves overcome a cold, cure a throat, calm stomach cramps, get rid of diarrhea, etc. In the same way, they select fees for cleansing the body.
Indications for their use are:
- cleansing of toxins and toxins (liver, kidneys, blood vessels, intestines);
- cleansing from parasites (herbs are used that have a bitter, sour, pungent taste that helminths do not like).
Such compositions can include up to 20 types of biologically active plants, each of which has its own role.
Release form
To pick up all the herbs yourself, you need to be well versed in their action, know when and how to collect, properly dry and store. You can buy each separately at the pharmacy and assemble it yourself, but it’s rather troublesome. It is best to purchase ready-made herbal preparations to cleanse the body.
They are sold in the form of dry mixes, packaged in paper bags or boxes, as well as in the form of tablets, capsules. In pharmacies, they can be bought under the following names:
- choleretic collection No. 2;
- herbal tea Tibetan;
- hepar tea;
- monastic.
Tibetan collection for cleansing the body
Tibetan collection for cleansing the body is also called the elixir of youth. It consists of: birch buds, chamomile flowers, immortelle, St. John's wort, wild strawberry leaves. What are the benefits of each plant?
- Birch buds - they contain fatty acids, minerals and vitamins. They beneficially affect the state of blood vessels, increase their flexibility, reduce pain, and accelerate the regeneration of bone tissue. Flavonoids, saponins, vitamin PP reduce the level of low-density cholesterol, which is harmful to the body. They improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, get rid of parasites, cleanse the urinary tract, are a choleretic agent, effectively affect the skin and reproductive system, and have cytotoxic activity, which prevents cancer.
- Chamomile - the range of useful properties of the plant is very wide, due to the rich chemical composition: coumarins, bioflavonoids, organic acids, carotenes, tannins, bitterness, mucus, gum, vitamins. Its role in the collection is antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, choleretic, sedative, antihistamine action.
- Immortelle - the healing property of this herb is directed to the treatment of cholecystitis, hepatitis, gallbladder diseases, gastritis, intestinal obstruction, and improved metabolism. The action of flowers is provided by glycosides, flavonoids, vitamins C and K, essential oil, resin, many useful micro and macro elements.
- St. John's wort - tannins of the plant provide an astringent effect, essential oils, resins, phytoncides - antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, saponins - diuretic, antiulcer, antisclerotic. It activates digestive activity, improves blood circulation, relieves inflammation of the mucous membranes.
- Wild strawberries - not only berries can benefit the body, strengthen immunity, but also its leaves. Their value lies in the presence of ascorbic acid, essential oils, tannins in them. Drugs prepared from them have a beneficial effect on blood vessels and cardiac activity, and improve metabolism. They expel small stones from the kidneys and gallbladder, treat gout, gastritis, bronchial asthma, and diabetes.
There are other herbal preparations for cleansing the body. So, there is a Tibetan collection of 4 herbs. Unlike the previous one, there are no wild strawberry leaves in it.
Pharmacy fees for cleansing the body
For a complete cleansing of the body, herbalists recommend consistently working with all organs, using herbs that correspond to their action. It is they who are collected in fees and sold in pharmacies:
- Gastrointestinal tract - marshmallow, calendula, buckthorn, yarrow, celandine, chamomile, mint, nettle (phytogastrol, phytolux, turboslim-purification);
- liver and gall - immortelle, valerian, oregano, coltsfoot, tansy, plantain, dandelion, licorice, knotweed, bearberry (phytohepatol);
- kidneys and bladder - cornflower, corn leaves, flax, bay leaf, pumpkin, horsetail, chicory, sage, knotweed (urotransit, kidney tea, phytonephrol);
- lungs - elecampane, elderberry, viburnum, radish, licorice, oregano (breast fees, phytopectol);
- vessels, blood - birch, elder, valerian, dandelion, dog rose, needles, yarrow, marsh cinquefoil (blood sweeper, clean vessels);
- joints - calendula, oats, dill, tricolor violet, St. John's wort (collection to strengthen bones, clean joints).
Pharmacodynamics
The pharmacological action of the preparations is based on the effect on the body of each plant according to their chemical compositions, and together they remove cholesterol, stimulate the kidneys, cleanse the digestive tract, blood, joints, increase protective properties, start the processes of cell regeneration, metabolism.
Dosing and administration
Collections of herbs to cleanse the body are boiled or infused. In the first case, 2 tablespoons of raw materials are poured with boiling water (0.5 liters), the dishes are placed in a water bath for half an hour, then filtered. The second option is to brew in a thermos and let it brew for several hours. Take half a glass before meals 3 times a day.
The recipe may be different, you need to follow the instructions on the package.
- Application for children
Multi-component fees are undesirable for children, especially since a young body does not need to be cleaned. Individual herbs that are not hyperallergenic can be used, for example, chamomile for pain in the stomach or hypochondrium.
Use Collections for cleansing the body during pregnancy
Not all herbs are harmless to a pregnant woman. Some of them can relax the muscles of the uterus and cause miscarriage or premature birth. For women who are carrying a child, it is important to give birth to a healthy baby, and postpone the cleansing of the body for later.
Contraindications
Herbs cannot be treated as completely safe medicines, their biologically active substances can be harmful when:
- pregnancy;
- lactation;
- large stones in the kidneys and gallbladder;
- serious chronic diseases;
- diabetes mellitus;
- exacerbations of pathologies;
- oncology.
Side effects Collections for cleansing the body
Cleansing the body requires more intensive work of all organs and this cannot but affect its condition. In addition, each plant has its own side effects. So, birch buds, chamomile, increase blood pressure, immortelle causes flatulence, wild strawberries are a plant allergen.
The reaction to cleansing with herbs can be expressed in weakness, dizziness, lethargy, decreased performance, irritability, nervousness. As a rule, they are of a short duration. With more pronounced symptoms, the appearance of an allergic reaction, it is necessary to stop taking decoctions.
Overdose
The principle "the more the better" in the purification and treatment of the body with herbs is not suitable. An increase in the recommended dose can cause diarrhea, skin rashes, nausea, and other manifestations unusual for a healthy body.
Interactions with other drugs
Herbs can reduce or increase the bioavailability of certain drugs. It is better not to combine the cleaning period with drug treatment or study the "Interaction with other drugs" section in the product's instructions well.
Storage conditions
Usually, herbs are stored in cloth bags, paper bags, boxes, glass or ceramic containers in a dark, dry place.
Shelf life
Usually, the shelf life of herbs, subject to storage conditions, ranges from 1.5-3 years (indicated on the package).
Analogues
There are many methods of cleansing the body of toxins and toxins. Among them are the use for this purpose of garlic, beet juice, vegetables (cabbage, celery, beets), fruits and berries (peaches, apricots, apples), cereals (rice, bran), drinks (kefir, green tea). Cleaning with soda and hydrogen peroxide according to Neumyvakin and others is also popular.
Reviews
Quite a lot of people speak well of cleansing the body with herbs. On the positive side, weight loss is noted, which means a decrease in the load on the spine, joints, lightness in the body that has appeared, pressure stabilization, improvement in the condition of the skin and hair.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Herbs for cleansing the body" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.