Our ancestors had no other means of treatment besides natural ones. They extensively used decoctions and infusions made from various herbs. Many recipes have been passed down from generation to generation, and modern herbalists still use them. In the modern world, entire branches of medicine are based on the use of plant properties.
So, what natural remedies for weight loss can be used most effectively?
Herbal Infusions
Using herbal infusions can be an effective method in combating excess weight. Herbal blends are safe for health, unlike drugs synthesized in laboratories.
Another feature of herbal blends is their wide range of action. They have a positive effect on many systems of the body. With the help of such remedies, you can lose 500-900 grams per week. Some may consider this result insignificant, but it’s not. If you lose 500-900 grams over two months, it will be a good result. Moreover, rapid weight loss is harmful to the body.
All plants used for weight loss can be divided into five categories:
This group includes plants that swell under the action of gastric juice, creating an illusion of fullness and satiety. They are poorly digested and have virtually no nutritional value. These include bladderwrack, flax seeds, spirulina, and agar. They are used as supplements to low-calorie diets.
Plants of this type help the body get rid of excess fluid and toxins, such as rose hips, cranberry leaves, plantain, barberry, and burdock. Along with diuretic properties, these plants are rich in vitamins and trace elements. Some medical conditions may be contraindications for using such remedies. Therefore, consultation with a doctor is recommended before use.
The third category includes plants that promote the proper functioning of the gallbladder and liver. They accelerate metabolism, thereby improving food digestion. These include milk thistle, barberry, and everlasting.
The action of this category is based on a laxative effect. Plants in this group help cleanse the intestines of harmful deposits and normalize its functioning. These include dill, rhubarb, caraway, anise, and others. These remedies are very useful for people prone to constipation.
This category includes remedies that have a tonic effect, while accelerating metabolism. These include lemon balm, ginger, and ginseng. By speeding up metabolism and toning the body, they help burn more calories while stimulating the appetite.
Herbal Baths
Herbal baths are an excellent addition to diet and exercise. Such baths help cleanse the pores, have a predominant effect on microbes, stop inflammatory processes, and give tone and elasticity to the skin.
Before such a procedure, the body should be washed with soap to remove the oily film that prevents beneficial substances from penetrating inside, blocking the removal of toxins to the outside. After the bath, the body does not need to be rinsed with clean water. During the bath, the chest and head should be kept above the water.
A linden bath is one of the best for weight loss. You can use linden flowers or all parts of the plant (bark, leaves, buds, seeds) that you manage to collect. Such a bath not only removes fat but also eliminates excess fluid and salts from the body, taking care of the skin.
Another good remedy for baths is ground ivy. It cleanses the sebaceous glands and pores, stops inflammatory processes. To enhance the effect and give antibacterial properties, you can add calendula flowers.
A birch leaf bath improves water-salt metabolism and helps lose weight.
A motherwort bath improves metabolism, thereby contributing to weight loss.
Infusions of some herbs also have anti-cellulite effects, such as oak bark, chamomile, green tea, linden, marsh cinquefoil, and rosemary.
Use natural remedies for weight loss with caution!
If you intend to use natural remedies for weight loss, it is not worth neglecting consultation with a doctor. Often, substances found in medicinal plants are contraindicated in some diseases and can have a serious negative impact on the body.
Blends should not be taken indiscriminately in unlimited quantities. This can lead to intestinal upset and allergic reactions. Any infusions should not be used for a long time without interruption. The course usually lasts up to 2 months. After a break, the course can be repeated.
