Liver Cleansing Tea
Liver-cleansing teas are designed to support optimal liver functioning and help the body eliminate stored toxins and fats that may have accumulated in the liver. There are many manufacturers of packaged tea bags that are marketed for liver cleansing but it is also possible to make your own liver-cleansing teas with bulk herbs, which may be more potent and save you money. Several herbs that can be used in liver-cleansing teas have been shown in scientific studies to have profound effects on liver health, and combing them into a potent liver-cleansing tea at home could be the easiest and most effective way to experience the benefits.
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Function
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The liver is the primary organ responsible for eliminating toxic substances from the body, and doing an herbal tea cleanse several times a year helps to keep the liver from becoming overloaded, sluggish and even damaged. By giving your liver a rest and flushing out unwanted accumulated compounds, you can raise your energy level, improve your digestion and even clear your complexion.
Types
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Many herbs have been used by different cultures and different alternative-health practitioners to make liver-cleansing teas. The most common ingredients include dandelion root, milk thistle and the Chinese herb bupleurum. Liver-cleansing herbs to be used in making teas should be of high quality and freshness and can be purchased online or in health food stores.
Studies
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According to study published in the "Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology" in July 2005, milk thistle shows promise in treating alcohol induced liver disease. Dandelion, according to a study published in the "The Journal of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology" in 2007 shows the ability to protect the liver from inflammation due to acute liver damage. In a study published in 2004 in the journal "Food and Chemical Toxicology," bupleurum was shown to be able to heal lesions and necrosis of the liver caused by chemically induced toxic substances.
Time frame
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Most liver-cleansing tea protocols advocate using strong doses of the tea for short periods of time. A five-day liver flush combined with a light diet of raw or vegetarian food is a good way to seasonally give your liver a break and help it to detoxify and restore optimal functioning. For more complicated liver conditions or deeper cleanses, a longer tea cleanse of up to two weeks may be in order. As with all strong herbal therapies, it is a good idea to take at least a week's break from the tea cleanse after two weeks' time.
Significance
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The liver is a vital organ that contributes much to overall health and guards against many of the toxic substances at large in today's world. By using liver-cleansing herbs to make a tea designed to detox and optimize your liver, you can greatly boost your personal vitality.
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