Herbal Liver Detoxification
Liver
detoxification may be necessary if you are having pain or inflammation.
Some also feel it's a good idea to occasionally clean the body of
excess toxins to improve overall health. A proper liver detoxification
involves three main steps: increase the function of the circulatory
system to effectively remove toxins, clean the liver with herbs and then
directly attempt to heal any nagging problems with the liver. Consult
your physician before attempting new herbal remedies.
Circulatory System
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By improving a sluggish or average circulatory system, you can ensure that your liver detoxification will be efficient and comprehensive. Use the herb horsetail in a tea to normalize circulation and to strengthen the tissues around the arteries and veins. Try this tea in the evening and a tea made from rosemary leaves and the hyssop herb in the morning. Rosemary and hyssop are a powerful combination; together they can stimulate circulation and increase blood pressure. You may take rosemary alone if you have any conditions like hypertension that require you to keep your blood pressure low. Siberian ginseng, ginkgo biloba and ginger root are a trio that can help improve your circulation and improve the effectiveness of your detoxification. These herbs can all be purchased in natural goods stores and can all be used at the same time to improve the effects of one another. Begin taking these herbs two to three weeks before you begin your liver cleansing.
Herbal Detoxification
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Once your circulatory system is functioning well, begin your herbal treatment to detoxify and heal your liver. The most well-known herb for liver detoxification is milk thistle. This herb can eliminate toxins in the liver and has the ability to repair liver cells, renew cellular machinery and prevent free-radical damage. You may take it in capsule form or you can try it as a tea; use a teaspoon of crushed milk thistle seeds per cup of boiling water three times per day. To help remove and process more toxins in the liver, have a cup of tea made from herbal dandelion three times a week during your detoxification process. This tea will help your liver produce more bile and improve its general functioning. Stinging nettle helps remove toxins and purify the liver. Take a teaspoon of fresh stinging nettle juice three times a day before mealtimes. For more detoxification help, add a tablespoon of fresh artichoke juice mixed with a tablespoon of red beet juice three times per day. These remedies can all be purchased at grocery or natural foods stores. Use them for up to three weeks at a time.
Homeopathic Liver Remedies
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If you have embarked on an attempt to cleanse your liver because of liver issues, here are some remedies that may help. Use Bryonia if you are experiencing a sore abdomen, heaviness and swelling in the liver and if you have extreme nausea or vomiting of bile. Use Chelidonium if you have pain under the right shoulder blade, back and abdomen pain, diarrhea and a constant bitter taste in your mouth. Lycopodium helps heal cirrhosis, jaundice, hepatitis and symptoms like painful right body sensations, hunger pangs and the constant passing of gas. Use Nux vomica if your liver feels enlarged or inflamed and if you have hemorrhoids and insomnia. Try a low potency of 12c (where c is equal to 100 times the standard homeopathic unit) one to three times a day depending on your symptoms. All these remedies can be purchased online or at a natural goods store.
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Symptoms of an Overtaxed Liver
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The liver is the major organ for detoxifying the body. However, if you're overtaxing your liver through consumption of too many fast foods or chemicals found in alcohol or caffeine, it can give you some very startling warning signals. Signs of an overtaxed liver can include headaches, allergies, PMS and bloating, emotional imbalances, carbuncles, chronic fatigue or illness and problems with your kidney production.
Function of Detoxification Tea
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A liver detoxification tea can stimulate the liver to increase its function. Since the liver is the body's major cleansing organ, you cleanse your whole body by cleansing your liver. Long term benefits may include a reduction of fat and toxins in the blood and clearer skin.
Ingredients
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Most liver detoxification teas will contain hepatics. These are herbs that target the liver. Some of them include aloe, balm, barberry, black root, celery, dandelion, fennel, golden seal, horseradish, hyssop, milk thistle, mountain grape, motherwort, prickly ash, wild indigo and yarrow. Herbs that are particularly good for liver cleansing are alteratives--herbs that cleanse the blood as well as the liver and increase the metabolism. These include dandelion, mountain grape and prickly ash.
Directions
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For detoxification, brew one or more of these dried herbs together by boiling them with water. Simmer slowly for 20 minutes and then let stand for 10 minutes before drinking. For increased detoxification power, you can mix the water with other well-known blood cleansing herbs such as lemon juice and cayenne pepper. Add the cayenne pepper to taste just before drinking. Cayenne becomes more potent as it sits in food and water.
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Recipe for a Liver Cleanse
This
is a recipe for a gentle liver cleanse that should be done in the
morning. It can be done once, or up to three days in a row. Caffeine and
alcohol should be avoided for at least three days before the cleanse.
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Ingredients
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1 cup organic fruit juice (apple or cranberry work best)
Fresh squeezed juice from 2 to 3 lemons, or 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder
1 cup spring or distilled water
1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon virgin olive oil
1/4 to 1/2 inch fresh ginger root
Directions
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Crush or press the garlic clove. Add all ingredients into the blender. Blend until everything is smooth. Drink slowly on an empty stomach. Follow up with a glass of water or organic juice.
After Drinking the Cleansing Liquid
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Within an hour of drinking the cleansing liquid, a soothing hot herbal tea can be imbibed. Continue to drink lots of liquids throughout the day, especially water. Avoid caffeine and alcohol.
Side Effects
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Cleansing the liver can often cause anger, sadness and general irritability during the process. Flushing your system of toxins can create headaches, a slight fever and frequent urination.
Benefits
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This cleanse can help renew energy levels and vitality. It can bring feelings of joy and well being once the toxins are released from your body.
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