Herbs for Detoxification

It’s impossible to avoid all pollution. The best strategy is to incorporate herbs that support the body’s natural detoxification channels. This means herbal tea blends that increase urination, encourage digestion and regular bowel movements, and help the liver. Several of the herbs that follow do two or all three of those things! NutraTea herbalists have formulated three detoxifying blends to support these functions.  NutraCleanse is a purifying tea blend that helps eliminate toxins that impair the digestive function. It encourages bowel movement and the excretion of waste, while regulating healthy digestive enzymes within the gut. NutraTrim helps support weight management, stimulates the metabolic rate and removal of toxins, while helping control blood sugar levels and cravings. NutraLiver helps restore the body’s natural fluid and nutrient balance and helps regulate the release of energy to ease fatigue.

Digestive and Laxative Herbs 

Regular bowel movements are crucial for excreting toxins. Senna (Senna alexandrina) is a natural laxative. It contains chemicals called sennosides which stimulate bowel movement, thus relieving constipation. It’s important to not excessively rely on laxatives — dietary changes are much more sustainable. 

Digestion issues interfere with healthy waste removal and can result in malnutrition. Cayenne (Capsicum annum) is a digestive herbal ally. The main compound of cayenne, capsaicin, increases gastric juices and supports digestive enzymes. A healthy microbiome is key to good digestion and overall health, and cayenne appears to support good gut bacteria. It also speeds up metabolism, supporting healthy weight management. Cayenne cleanses congested sinuses and can even alleviate a headache. 

The astringent herb juniper berry relieves upset stomach thanks to antibacterial actions and its bitter compounds’ stimulating influence on the flow of bile. This leads to more digestive enzymes and more efficient digestion. Juniper berry’s astringency may also relieve heartburn. Juniper berry contains bitter compounds that stimulate bile flow and the production of digestive enzymes. 

NutraCleanse is an excellent blend for healthy digestion and regular bowel movements. 

Diuretic Herbs 

Diuretics that increase the flow of urine are invaluable herbal allies. Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) encourages detoxification in two ways: as a diuretic and as a diaphoretic (by making you sweat). Its diuretic nature reduces the risk of urinary tract infections and resolves excess water weight. It promotes the production of essential gastric enzymes.It contains the oils fenchone, estragole and anethole, which fight inflammation and support digestion. Fennel is particularly helpful for people with IBS. Fennel further detoxifies by acting as an expectorant, relieving congestion, coughing, and bronchitis. Burdock (Arctium lappa) is another excellent diuretic. Burdock helps the body remove waste by increasing frequency and volume of urination. This process helps protect against waste buildup. Burdock also nourishes the liver.

Dandelion is another powerful diuretic. Stay extra hydrated when supplementing with dandelion root!  By increasing urination it reduces bloating and helps prevent urinary tract infections. It may also help relieve constipation. Above all, it is a supreme liver protector thanks to its polysaccharides. By increasing the liver’s production of bile, it supports the main organ of detoxification. 

NutraTrim is a potent detoxifying blend that supports healthy weight management. 

Liver herbs 

Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) may be queen of the detoxifying herbs for its healing, protective effect on the liver. Thanks to its silymarin compounds, milk thistle helps reduce liver inflammation and damage. When the liver metabolizes toxins like poisonous mushrooms, alcohol, and drugs, it releases free radicals that damage it. Milk thistle minimizes free radical damage and helps the liver heal itself. Milk thistle can be a useful complementary treatment in cases of cirrhosis, hepatitis, and liver cancer. 

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) supports the liver thanks to its constituent curcumin. Curcumin is an antioxidant which reduces inflammation. Inflammation is a significant cause of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Turmeric increases bile production, which supports liver detoxification while preventing fat buildup around the organ. 

NutraLiver is a tonic blend crafted with herbs that help the liver heal itself.