Herbs In The Fight Against Excess Weight

If you are haunted by a constant feeling of hunger, and the diets you tried did not give the desired effect, try to resort to the secrets of phytotherapy.

If you are haunted by a constant feeling of hunger, and the diets you tried did not give the desired effect, try to resort to the secrets of phytotherapy.

The problem of excess weight is relevant for a huge number of people. All of them, in one way or another, are trying to get rid of unwanted kilograms quite quickly. Some succeed, and some fail to achieve the desired results throughout their lives.

Medicinal herbs are one of the effective auxiliary ways of fighting extra pounds . The power of herbal collections has been proven not only in the practice of folk healing, but also as a result of clinical research.

Properly selected herbs will help you to improve the functioning of the body, and after some time to part with the hated kilograms. A similar effect is achieved due to the general improvement and cleansing of the body, as well as due to the specific effect of certain herbs on the work of the gastrointestinal tract.

What herbs will help in the fight against excess weight

Since ancient times, people have used infusions and decoctions of medicinal herbs to fight against an insatiable appetite. Even today, the same herbs can help those who are ready to take their health seriously. It will not be difficult to find these herbs - you can buy the necessary fees and herbs in any pharmacy. But in order to use the gifts of nature correctly and as intended, you need to have knowledge of their properties and methods of use.

Herbs that reduce appetite

There are quite a few herbs that suppress the feeling of hunger. But they differ in their mechanism of action. There are such herbs that promote the formation of mucus directly in the stomach, which prevents the contact of the gastric mucosa with food. As a result of this process, gastric juice is produced in small quantities, and as a result, appetite decreases.

Other herbs simply fill the stomach, creating a feeling of satiety. There are also plants that have an effect on the body's metabolic processes, fat removal or processes that regulate absorption in the intestinal lumen.

So, for example, altei has an enveloping effect, reduces the absorption of fats in the stomach and intestines. Milk thistle affects metabolic processes in the liver and also has a laxative effect. Fucus (coastal seaweed) contributes to the normalization of metabolism. A decoction of dandelion roots has a beneficial effect on the liver and removes it. Angelica root has cleansing properties. Burdock root helps speed up metabolism, as do fennel seeds, which also have a diuretic effect. Also, yarrow, sage, and St. John's wort reduce appetite.

Collection of herbs to reduce appetite

The best effect is obtained by gatherings consisting of several herbs, the action of which is aimed at different aspects of the fight against appetite. Herbs for weight loss include herbs that reduce appetite, diuretic and lymphogonous herbs, herbs that improve digestion and strengthen intestinal peristalsis, accelerate metabolism, and tonic herbs. You should also remember about vitaminization of the body.

The complex effect of such a collection on the body gives a lasting effect. The weight decreases gradually (on average by 2-3 kg per month). When all the rules and recommendations of the specialist are followed, the process is completely painless, the general condition and even the mood improves.

General rules for the use of herbal preparations for weight loss:

• It is better to use herbs that grow in the region where you live.
• It should be taken into account that in addition to the advantages, each component of the collection may also have side effects, so be sure to read the instructions, and better consult with a specialist.
• If there is a plant with a laxative effect in the collection you have chosen, do not take the product for more than a week in a row to avoid habituation and the appearance of constipation later.
• Follow the rules for storing the herbal collection, strictly follow the recipe and the rules of reception.
• To achieve the desired effect, the problem should be approached comprehensively: reduce the calorie content of the diet, perform physical exercises, spend time in the fresh air, etc.

 

Variants of herbal collections for weight loss

Recipe No. 1 : 40 g of buckthorn bark, 15 g of peppermint, fennel, dandelion root and parsley root.

Method of preparation: pour 2 tbsp. spoons of the collection with two glasses of boiled water, insist for 30 minutes. Take 50 ml on an empty stomach.

Effect: reduction of hunger, diuretic and laxative effect

 

Recipe No. 2 : 50 g of licorice root and anise fruit, 100 g of bearded cystosira.

Method of preparation: pour 2 tbsp. spoons of the collection with two glasses of hot water, insist 30 minutes. Take 50 ml 3 times a day.

Effect: improvement of metabolism, stimulation of digestion, relaxing effect.

 

Recipe No. 3 : 10 g of birch and mother-and-stepmother leaves, 80 g of blackberry leaves.

Method of preparation: pour boiling water in a ratio of 1:20. Heat for 15 minutes, cool and strain. Take 50 ml in the morning and before lunch.

Effect: normalization of bowel function, presence of diuretic effect.