Herbs for cleansing the body: application of fees

Cleansing the body is a responsible task, because when doing it, it is important to achieve the effect and not harm yourself. The latter is especially relevant given the fact that cleaning continues for a long time, during which even the most harmless recipe can show its “dark sides.”

To cleanse the intestines, liver, kidneys and other organs, you can use a variety of means. Some people prefer pharmaceuticals, but in these cases people are often disappointed in their choice due to the large number of side effects. Some people recommend using animal products. But it’s not without reason that badger fat, beaver stream and other unusual additives scare many by their name: high allergenicity, a large number of contraindications and other restrictions make them not the best option for use as part of a cleansing program.

That leaves the most obvious and most harmless option: herbs for cleansing the body, which, when used correctly, exhibit an optimal effect and have a high safety profile.

When is Herbal Cleansing Required?

Using collections of medicinal plants, you can normalize the functioning of all organs and systems. Symptoms of toxin accumulation include:

bloating;
constipation;
increased gas formation;
nausea;
headache;
heartburn;
allergic skin rashes;
increased stomach acidity;
heartburn;
bowel dysfunction;
heaviness in the stomach;
sour belching;
migraine;
vomiting, nausea;
dermatitis, skin irritations;
anxiety, aggressiveness.

Medicinal herbs have many beneficial properties:

remove waste and toxins;
improve well-being;
improve mood;
normalize the condition of the skin, hair, nails;
restore strength and performance;
improve digestion, normalize stools and the functioning of the urinary system;
accelerate blood circulation;
restore damaged cells of all organs and tissues;
help you lose weight up to 4-5 kg per month.

What herbs cleanse the body?

It is useful to carry out herbal cleansing of the body every six months. For a combined procedure, herbal infusions are suitable. Herbal medicine uses the following:

St. John's wort – increases urine flow, relieves inflammatory diseases;
calamus - heals damage to mucous membranes;
marshmallow – normalizes lung function;
swampweed - eliminates problems with urination;
birch leaves and buds - normalize the functioning of the biliary organs;
valerian – soothes, removes toxins;
Ivan tea – saturates the body with vitamins, improves metabolism;
centaury – stimulates the liver;
calendula – cleanses blood vessels and blood, normalizes the condition of the stomach;
nettle – accelerates kidney cleansing, normalizes metabolism;
buckthorn – eliminates problems with intestinal function;
licorice – helps with lung diseases;
flax seeds – cleanse the bile ducts;
peppermint – cleanses and tones blood vessels, promotes the outflow of bile when it stagnates;
chamomile - eliminates heartburn, removes heavy metal salts;
wormwood – diuretic effect, accelerates metabolism, eliminates parasitic infections;
rhubarb – has a laxative effect;
Rowan – improves appetite, normalizes blood pressure;
senna – accelerates metabolism, promotes weight loss;
cucumber – stimulates appetite, normalizes stomach function;
thorn - eliminates constipation, cleanses the intestines;
yarrow – cleanses blood vessels, tones them;
horsetail – normalizes acidity, removes toxins;
fennel – eliminates increased gas formation;
celandine – helps with helminthiasis, cleans blood vessels;
strawberries – eliminates problems with blood pressure;
immortelle – cleans blood vessels, liver, kidneys.

Symptoms of toxins in the body

Every living organism has the ability to get rid of waste products and unnecessary substances. In humans, these processes are handled by the kidneys, skin, intestines, lymph, etc. In addition to natural metabolic products, toxins from the environment enter the body along with food and water. The excretory system has to deal with all this set.

Toxins are biological poisons. In nature, such substances are synthesized by plants and microorganisms. Toxins can also appear in the human body, for example they are released by cancerous tumors.

But the concept of “toxins” can be interpreted more broadly, then it means all chemical substances that negatively affect the body. The bulk of such harmful compounds comes with food and water, some of them can penetrate the skin and lungs. Toxins can accumulate in all tissues of the body, but each group prefers a specific system. In particular, heavy metals settle mainly in the bones; fluoride’s favorite place is in the teeth and thyroid gland.

You can often come across such a concept as “slags” in relation to various harmful substances formed in the body. The term has been transferred to human physiology from another area (as metallurgical waste is called), it refers to various compounds that can harm health.

If a lot of toxins accumulate in the body, the excretory system is unable to cope with their removal. Harmful substances are stored in tissues and settle on the walls of blood vessels. The consequence of this is various pathologies, such as atherosclerosis, thrombophlebitis, and other problems with the cardiovascular system. In addition, excess weight appears and the aging process progresses.

Symptoms of toxins in the body

The body signals the presence of toxins with the following signs:

allergy;
neurodermatitis;
enlarged pores;
warts;
acne;
unpleasant skin odor;
dark spots;
the face is gray, earthy in color;
hair loses shine and falls out;
headache;
bad feeling;
memory impairment;
fatigue;
irritability;
swelling;
excess body weight.

If you note the presence of any problems from the list, then you need to think about how to remove toxins and waste from the body.

Preparing for cleansing

Before any herbal medicine procedure, it is important to consult a doctor. Self-medication is dangerous to health. To successfully cleanse with herbs, you need to specially prepare:

In 3-4 days, reduce the load on the body by eliminating salty and spicy foods from the diet.
Add vegetables, fruits, steamed food to the menu.
Eat cereal porridges daily: oatmeal, buckwheat, semolina; dairy products.
Try to stick to a vegetarian diet. This speeds up the cleaning process.
Avoid yeast bread and drink at least 2 liters of clean water per day.
Season dishes with natural spices - garlic, cinnamon, ginger.

Prevention of slagging in the body

The main measures to prevent slagging of the body are:

proper nutrition - avoiding fast food and other junk food, introducing fresh fruits and vegetables into the diet, which contain vitamins and microelements beneficial to the body;
avoidance of stress and other psycho-emotional disorders;
timely treatment of various diseases of the body;
regular rehabilitation of foci of chronic infection in the body, which are one of the main sources of toxins and waste;
compliance with hygiene rules;
rejection of bad habits;
giving up a sedentary lifestyle - daily walks in the fresh air, physical exercise;
compliance with the drinking regime - you need to drink at least 1.5-2 liters of liquid per day;
normalization of work and rest regimes;
refusal of uncontrolled use of medications.

Rules for using herbs

It is useful to study recommendations and reviews on the use of herbs so as not to harm the body with incorrectly selected plants. Rules of application:

It is better to use herbs rather than a specific plant. A combination of beneficial herbs will have a complex effect on the body and relieve the body of several problems at once.
It is advisable to use pharmaceutical herbs to cleanse the body. If the herbs are harvested independently, they must be cut in time and certain parts must be used. The raw materials should be dried in the sun and stored in canvas bags in a dark, cool place (but not in the refrigerator).
The day before using herbs, you need to do a cleansing enema, test the plants for allergies (brew in a weak concentration, take in a small amount). If no side effects or allergies appear, you can begin the cleaning procedure.
More often they take decoctions or infusions of herbs - 100-200 ml at a time before meals (15 minutes). If nausea occurs, drink them after meals. Infusions should not be washed down or diluted with water.
The cleansing course lasts a week for each organ - on average 1-1.5 months.
If side effects occur during cleaning, the procedure should be abandoned; if they worsen, seek help from a doctor.
During the cleansing period, you must stop smoking, drinking alcohol, and taking medications.
During cleansing, it is useful to follow a light diet, avoiding refined foods and fried foods. You need to eat fractionally, in small portions, up to 5-6 times a day.
It is useful to play sports, move more, visit the bathhouse, sauna weekly, and have massages.

The general scheme for preparing fees looks like this:

mix dry raw materials in the specified proportions;
for infusion, take 2 tbsp. l., for decoction - 1 tbsp. l.;
for infusion, brew 200 ml of boiling water, leave in a thermos for 0.5-3 hours;
for the decoction, pour a glass of boiling water, boil for 5-20 minutes;
After cooling, filter the drink and squeeze out the cake;
Prepare a fresh infusion or decoction every day in the morning for the whole day, do not use old drinks.

Summarize

Green tea can speed up weight loss, keep your body well hydrated, and protect against chronic diseases.
However, drinking 3–6 cups (0.7–1.4 liters) of green tea per day to cleanse the body may impair nutrient absorption and increase caffeine intake. It is also unlikely to benefit your health or weight loss if you follow it in the short term.
Green tea should be consumed as part of a nutrient-rich diet - not a quick fix.

The article was prepared by experts for informational purposes only. It should not be used as a guide for treating medical conditions and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. In case of illness or any symptoms, you should always consult a doctor and not self-medicate.

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About the author: Anastasia Sheveleva

Candidate of Medical Sciences, doctor of the highest category, therapist, registered dietitian, nutrition consultant. More about the author.

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Recipes for cleansing the body

To completely cleanse the body, you need to use a mixture of herbs. Useful recipes:

Mix equal parts of St. John's wort, chamomile, strawberries, immortelle, birch buds and leaves. 2 tbsp. l. pour 500 ml of boiling water, leave for 35 minutes, strain, divide into 3 parts. Take 2 parts in the morning on an empty stomach, the third before bed. Take 2.5 months.
Infusion of immortelle, birch buds, chamomile flowers, St. John's wort. Make a decoction using the above method and take it for a week.
Pour a liter of boiling water into 2 tbsp. l. burdock root, cook for 10 minutes. Add 2 tsp. nettles, cook for 10 minutes. Combine with 2 tsp. clover, elderberry flowers, mint. Cool, filter, add a little honey. For the first 7 days, drink 100 ml three times a day, half an hour before meals, the next week, 100 ml twice a day, the third week, 100 ml once a day.
Pour 3 liters of water into 2 tbsp. l. chopped oats, lingonberry leaves, birch buds, leave for a day in a dark place. Pour a liter of boiling water into a glass of rose hips, add 2 tbsp. l. knotweed grass, corn silk. Cook for 15 minutes, let stand for half an hour, filter. Mix both liquids, take 50 ml half an hour before meals on the first day, 100 ml on the second, 150 ml on the third and subsequent days. The cleaning course lasts 10 days. You can repeat it after 2 weeks.

Colon cleansing with herbs

Tea is very useful for cleansing the body of toxins. You can improve intestinal function by taking plants with a laxative effect. They remove toxins and restore beneficial microflora. Useful recipes:

Mix 35 g each of yarrow, dandelion, motherwort, 5 g each of fennel, tansy, buckthorn. Pour 2 tbsp. l. 500 ml of boiling water, leave for half an hour, take three times a day before meals.
Mix 35 g each of mint, chamomile, St. John's wort, plantain, 5 g each of wormwood, cassia, dill, celandine. Pour 2 tbsp. l. liter of boiling water, leave for 40 minutes. Drink 100 ml three times a day.
Combine 10 g of immortelle, buckthorn, birch, 5 g of fennel and dill, 40 g of rose hips. Pour 2 tbsp. l. 500 ml of water, boil for 20 minutes. Drink 100 ml three times a day on an empty stomach.
Mix 2 parts each of marshmallow roots, ginger, 1 part each of flax seeds, burdock and dandelion roots, mint leaves, gentian. Pour 500 ml of boiling water, take 100 ml three times a day.

Liver cleanse

By using herbs to cleanse the gallbladder and liver, you can get rid of pain in the right side, a bitter taste in the mouth, bleeding gums, a gray coating on the tongue, and belching like a rotten egg. Plants remove toxins and have choleretic properties. Useful recipes:

Combine 3 parts of corn silk, 2 parts each of calendula, knotweed and hellebore. 1 part horsetail roots. Drink 100 ml infusion three times a day.
1 tbsp. l. a mixture of equal amounts of cumin, birch buds, wormwood, St. John's wort, corn silk, calendula, rowan, pour 200 ml of water, leave for an hour, take half an hour before meals for 10 days.
Combine 50 g of corn silk, 10 g each of dill, buckthorn, coriander, 30 g each of lemon balm, flax, St. John's wort, elderberry. Pour boiling water over it and take 100 ml infusion twice a day on an empty stomach.
Mix 10 g each of fennel and celandine, 50 g each of mint, yarrow, and immortelle. Pour in a glass of boiling water 1 tbsp. l. mixture, simmer for half an hour, drink morning and evening on an empty stomach.

Recipes for kidneys

Indications for kidney cleansing include urinary incontinence, cystitis, sand or stones in the organs, pain when urinating, swelling. For cleansing, diuretic and antimicrobial herbs are used to reduce the severity of inflammatory processes. Cooking recipes:

Combine equal parts of motherwort, birch buds, corn silk, bearberry, knotweed, and horsetail. Brew the infusion, drink 50 ml twice a day.
Combine equal amounts of lingonberries, birch leaves, nettle, hellebore, oregano, tricolor violet, coltsfoot, raspberries, bearberry, fennel, elderberry, juniper. Brew tea, season with honey, drink throughout the day in any quantity.
Pour a liter of boiling water into 100 g of horsetail, leave for half an hour, consume 100 ml before meals 3-4 times a day.
Mix 50 g each of bear's ear, lingonberry, St. John's wort, 10 g each of parsley, celandine. Pour a glass of water into 10 g of the mixture, cook for 15 minutes, take 75 ml three times a day.

Deworming

Collecting herbs to cleanse the body can also help get rid of worms. For this purpose, antimicrobial plants with a bitter taste are used. Cooking recipes:

Pour 300 ml of boiling water into 30 g of wormwood and leave for half an hour. Drink 30 ml three times a day.
Pour 20 g of immortelle into 800 g of boiling water, leave for 12 hours, drink 100 ml on an empty stomach.
Pour 200 ml of water into 5 g of celandine and cook for 15 minutes. After filtration, take 50 g for three days in a row.
1 tbsp. l. pour 200 ml of boiling water over tansy flowers and leave to steep for 5 hours. Take a glass in the morning on an empty stomach for 10 days.

Recipes for vessels

Cleaning blood vessels will lower the concentration of bad cholesterol in the blood and prevent the development of atherosclerosis. Cooking recipes:

Mix 1 tsp. chamomile, birch buds, yarrow, immortelle. In 1 tbsp. pour 500 ml of boiling water into the mixture and leave for 20 minutes. Drink half the composition at night, the rest in the morning 20 minutes before breakfast. The course lasts 2 weeks.
In 1 tsp. dry clover flowers, pour 200 ml of boiling water, cook for 5 minutes in a water bath, leave for 40 minutes. Use 1 tbsp. l. 4-5 times a day half an hour before meals for a course of 21 days. Repeat after a week. Treatment consists of 3 courses.
5 tbsp. l. Combine fir, spruce and pine needles with 2 tbsp. l. onion peels and rose hips, pour 700 ml of boiling water into them, boil for 10 minutes. Take a liter per day for a monthly course.
In 1 tbsp. l. Pour in 200 ml of boiling water halfway and hold for 10 minutes. Take a teaspoon 2 times a day for 14-21 days.

Blood purification fees

Indications for blood purification are allergies, alcoholism, hepatitis, slow metabolism, excess weight, intoxication, skin diseases. To do this, use the following recipes:

Mix equal proportions of nettle, raspberry, birch leaves, elderberry flowers, and marigolds. Make a decoction, take 100 ml twice a day.
Mix 1 part of anise fruit, coltsfoot leaves, angelica, 2 parts of mallow flowers, thyme leaves, marshmallow roots, 5 parts of licorice roots. Make an infusion, drink 100 ml twice a day.
Combine equal amounts of elecampane, licorice, motherwort, and birch leaves. Make a decoction, drink 50 ml in the morning half an hour before meals.
Combine 20 g each of calendula, Alexandria leaf, lucretia root, 30 g each of elderberry flowers, buckthorn root, 40 g each of lemon balm and St. John's wort. Make a decoction of 1 tbsp. l. mixture and 50 ml of boiling water, boil for 3 minutes. Take before meals, three times a day.

Removing toxins with drugs

In this section we will talk about how to remove toxins from the body with drugs.

First of all, sorbents are used for this purpose, which are synthesized or natural substances that have the ability to absorb various chemical compounds. Subsequently, sorbent particles and associated toxins are eliminated through the gastrointestinal tract. In medical practice, these drugs are prescribed for various poisonings, allergies, to improve the functions of the liver, gastrointestinal tract, and kidneys.

Fruits and vegetables contain pectin and fiber, which act as a sorbent. But in serious situations, for example, to remove toxins from the body after chemotherapy and other severe poisoning, they will be ineffective.

Medicines based on sorbents are taken orally (they are called enterosorbents), they are produced in various forms - tablets, powders, suspensions, pastes, etc.

The action of enterosorbents can be divided into four types:

Absorption of toxins, allergens and pathogens in the intestines.
Positive effect on the production of enzymes involved in natural detoxification processes in the gastrointestinal tract, and due to this normalization of digestion.
Intensification of the entry of harmful substances into the intestinal cavity from body tissues and their subsequent removal.
Acceleration of metabolism, as a result of which natural detoxification processes proceed faster.

Another effect of enterosorbents is their ability to relieve irritation of the gastrointestinal mucosa and prevent the reabsorption of toxins.

Removing toxins with drugs

From the point of view of the absorption mechanism, sorbents are divided into the following groups:

absorbents – form bonds with toxic substances, retaining them throughout their entire mass;
adsorbents – have a large absorption area and are able to retain toxins on their surface;
chemical agents – form chemical bonds with various substances;
Ion exchangers - can exchange ions with other substances, turning harmful compounds into safe ones.

Sorbents are made both from natural raw materials and synthesized. There are preparations of mixed composition from these two types. Synthetic products are more active, but complex ones have wider functionality and scope of application.

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After a thorough examination and diagnosis, the doctor prescribes appropriate medications. You can use enterosorbents on your own only as an emergency aid. Each of the drugs has its own “trick” and area of application.

Whatever composition is used, a general rule must be followed: the intestines must be emptied regularly to prevent reabsorption of toxins.

Activated carbon

This sorbent is made from organic raw materials. Possessing a large absorbing surface, the drug binds various harmful substances, such as alkaloids, sulfonamides, hydrocyanic acid, natural and chemical toxins, heavy metal salts, sleeping pills, acids and alkalis.

Activated carbon is prescribed for dyspeptic disorders, salmonellosis, dysentery, hepatitis, asthma, chronic cholecystitis and cirrhosis of the liver. It is also an aid when the patient is preparing for an endoscopy, as it absorbs gases from the intestines. In addition, it can be used if you need to remove alcohol toxins from the body.

The industry offers several types of the drug: tablets, granules, powder and paste. To increase the absorption area, it is better to crush the tablets.

Because charcoal is excreted through the intestines, it gives a black color to stool. This is a normal phenomenon and should not be alarmed.

"Smecta"

The drug is made on the basis of natural raw materials - the mineral diosmectite with the addition of flavors and sweeteners. It is able to absorb toxins and is prescribed for diarrhea.

The release form is a light gray-yellow powder, which is diluted in ½ glass of water before use.

“Smecta” is prescribed for various gastrointestinal disorders: chronic or infectious diarrhea, dyspepsia with bloating, heartburn, heaviness.

"Polysorb"

The basis of this drug is colloidal silicon dioxide. The release form is a white powder in various packaging, which is diluted with clean water before use. The drug has the ability to bind toxins.

The scope of application of Polysorb is quite wide, as it helps remove toxins from the body after heavy drinking, in the treatment of poisoning by various poisons, food, acute infections and other diseases accompanied by diarrhea. The drug is effective in the treatment of allergies, dysbiosis, renal and liver failure.

If you are faced with the task of removing toxins from the body due to coronavirus, then it is recommended to include Polysorb in the treatment program in accordance with the recommendations of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation.

This sorbent can also be given to children, calculating the dose according to the child’s weight.

"Polyphepan"

This is also a natural enterosorbent, which is made from lignin - the final product of the hydrolysis of coniferous wood.

A special feature of "Polyphepan" is its high absorption capacity towards almost all toxins in the intestines, including radioactive isotopes. In addition, the drug reduces the level of cholesterol, bilirubin and urea, neutralizes ammonia and allergens. The sorbent helps restore intestinal microflora and improves immunity.

"Polyphepan" is produced in the form of powder, tablets and granules, it should be taken an hour before meals. There are studies that have found that in terms of absorption capacity against pathogenic bacteria, this product is 5-10 times superior to activated carbon.

"Enterosgel"

The drug is a synthesized organosilicon sorbent - a molecular sponge, available in the form of a gel or paste. Its base is polymethylsiloxane polyhydrate. The substance has the ability to actively absorb toxins and antigens.

The drug is prescribed for disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, kidneys and liver, as well as for poisoning (food and medicinal), as it helps remove toxins of antibiotics and other medications from the body. In addition, Enterosgel reduces the concentration of cholesterol and bilirubin in the blood and improves immunity.

As a preventive and therapeutic agent, the drug is recommended for people working in hazardous conditions, as well as living in environmentally unfavorable areas. In addition, Enterosgel is mentioned in the recommendations of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation as a means of reducing the toxic load on the body during the treatment of patients with COVID-19, as it allows to remove toxins from the body after coronavirus.

"Filtrum"

This is a natural medicine based on lignin. Release form: tablets (“Filtrum STI”) and lozenges (“Filtrum-Safari”), the latter are intended for children.

The drug is prescribed in cases where it is necessary to normalize the activity of the gastrointestinal tract, eliminate constipation and dysbiosis.

Indications for use include poisoning with dysentery bacillus, salmonella, drugs, and alcohol. It is also prescribed for purulent-inflammatory diseases of a viral and bacterial nature.

"Lactofiltrum"

This is a combined drug that is both a sorbent and a prebiotic. The lactulose included in its composition ensures the restoration of intestinal microflora, and as a sorbent it allows you to remove toxins from the body. A dual-action medicine helps strengthen the immune system, cleanses tissues, and eliminates symptoms of allergies and dysbiosis.

The drug is available in the form of chocolate-colored tablets. Can be used to treat people of any age.

Side effects

Taking herbal remedies to cleanse the body can often cause the development of negative symptoms. Adverse reactions are:

weakness;
dizziness;
nausea;
allergic reactions;
nasal discharge;
sneezing;
tearfulness;
itching, skin rash;
pain, discomfort in the abdomen;
diarrhea;
lethargy, drowsiness, decreased performance;
irritability, nervousness, excitability;
sleep problems;
intestinal disorders;
pressure surges;
violation of water-salt balance;
increased diuresis.

Side effects are short-term, mildly expressed, and pass quickly. If dizziness threatens fainting, and intestinal disorders threaten prolonged diarrhea, you should consult a doctor for help.

Contraindications

Herbal cleansing for the body is not suitable for everyone. They are used with caution during exacerbations of tuberculosis, diseases of the bile ducts, and in childhood. Contraindications are:

viral, respiratory diseases;
pregnancy, lactation;
exacerbation of chronic diseases;
BPH;
individual intolerance to the components of the fees;
large stones in the kidneys or bile ducts;
fever;
oncology;
high blood pressure;
diabetes;
mental disorders;
serious diseases of the kidneys, liver, heart;
cold;
viral pathologies.