Liver Treatment With Folk Remedies - 10 Trouble-free Methods

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Liver treatment with folk remedies

Content:

• Corn silk
• Turmeric regenerates cells
• Garlic is a universal remedy
• Oats for the liver
• 5 superfoods for the liver
• Other traditional medicine recipes

The liver is a human organ, the slightest dysfunction of which can be fatal. First of all, this is due to its versatility. It neutralizes toxins, preserves vitamins, synthesizes hormones and enzymes, stores a reserve supply of blood, secretes bile, without which the digestion process is impossible. One of the most effective ways to prevent liver diseases is to follow a special diet, to eat foods that contribute to its smooth operation.

Corn silk for the liver

The benefits of corn silk for liver and gallbladder diseases have already been clinically proven. Corn silk reduces the level of bilirubin in the blood, decreases the viscosity of bile, thereby facilitating its better discharge.

Corn silk has the following properties:

• Used as a choleretic and diuretic,
• Increase the secretion of bile
• Promote the removal of small stones from the biliary tract,
• They are used for the prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis, as it lowers blood cholesterol levels,
• Serves as a hemostatic and diuretic for kidney stones and dropsy, edema of various origins.

There are 2 ways to use corn silk:

• The recipe for a decoction of corn silk. Put 1 teaspoon of raw materials in an enamel bowl, add 1 glass of hot water, and then keep the broth in a water bath for half an hour. After that, the broth is cooled, filtered. You need to take 1-3 tablespoons every 3-4 hours, before meals. Shake the broth before use.
• Recipe for infusion of corn stigmas. To prepare the infusion, 2 tablespoons of chopped corn silk is poured with a glass of boiling water and insisted for 30 minutes, filtered through two or three layers of gauze. Take 1/3 cup 3 times a day, before meals.

Turmeric repairs damaged liver cells

Turmeric is very effective in the treatment and prevention of the liver and biliary tract. Curcumin, the substance that makes turmeric its yellow color, has numerous medicinal properties. Despite the fact that scientists have just begun to study curcumin, even now it presents great prospects in the treatment of a wide variety of diseases.

Here are 2 recipes for its use:

• Simple recipe for use: put 0.25 teaspoon of turmeric in a glass of water, add a spoonful of honey, wait 5 minutes for everything to dissolve and drink. You need to take turmeric according to this recipe 3-4 times a day.
• Delicious turmeric drink: Put 1 teaspoon of turmeric, 2 tablespoons of dried cashews, and 1 cup of milk in a blender. Mix everything thoroughly and drink. This is the daily dosage of turmeric.

Find out more: Turmeric - beneficial and medicinal properties

Garlic is a universal remedy

By consuming garlic, you can increase the release of cholesterol and fatty acids through bile, i.e. enhance the secretion of the liver and prevent the formation of excess fatty tissue around it. It's important not to overdo it here, because excessive doses of garlic can lower blood pressure.

This recipe was sent to us by Vladimir, a reader of the site:

Two cloves of garlic need to be cut into thin layers, put in a glass of water, let it brew from evening to morning. In the morning, drink water and chop the garlic cloves again, pour a glass of water and let it brew from morning to evening. We continue to do this every day for a month.

The result of such treatment should be a complete normalization of all analyzes.

Find out more: Garlic - benefits and harms, garlic treatment

Oats for the liver

This cereal helps to cleanse the gradually accumulating harmful substances. By filtering the blood, the liver not only removes and neutralizes substances that are unnecessary or dangerous to the body, but also saturates it with useful enzymes. Oatmeal is loved by many children and adults. It is definitely included in the menu for convalescents in hospitals.

Recipe: Boil 1 liter of milk or water, after adding 1 tbsp. l. sugar and a pinch of salt. Add 1 cup of oatmeal to the boiling mixture, stirring continuously. Wait for the second boil and leave to simmer over low heat, until the porridge thickens a little and begins to gurgle, "peck". Add 50 g butter, then leave warm for 15 minutes. You can serve it with honey, dried fruits and even jam.

Oat jelly recipe: cereal grains are boiled in water, then the resulting composition is filtered and again simmered over low heat until the solution begins to thicken. As in other formulations prepared on the basis of oats, salt, any kind of butter or sugar can be added to the jelly. This will make it easier to take, but slightly reduce the therapeutic effect.

The most effective liver cleansing occurs when using broths and infusions from oats. There are a huge number of recipes and methods for taking these healing drinks.

Learn more: Izotov and Momotov's oatmeal jelly recipe - differences and advantages

How to brew oats for the liver?

Dishes in liquid form are absorbed faster, nutrients are more likely to penetrate the bloodstream and spread throughout the body. In order for the cleaning process not to harm health, you need to take a medicinal broth little by little, but for a long time. The course should last at least 2 months.

Oatmeal broth recipe: boil 1.5 liters of water, add 150 g of pure oats and cook over low heat for 20 minutes, remove and leave to infuse warm for 3 hours, strain. The remainder can also be eaten or used to prepare meals. The course lasts 2 weeks.

Oat infusion recipe: rinse, grind several tablespoons of natural grains (you can use a coffee grinder or a powerful grinder), pour boiling water in a ratio of 1 tbsp. l. per 1 liter, wrap and leave to infuse in a warm place for 12 hours. Take 2 glasses 3 times a day one hour before meals. The dose can be reduced because the taste of the infusion is not very pleasant, but then it is worth increasing the duration of the course. It all depends on the dedication and consistency of the person.

Oats are a unique product. By adding it to various dishes, you can not only improve the taste of food, but also strengthen your health and support your body. By preparing food using oats, people help many internal organs, including the liver.

Attention! Check out the contraindications for oats!

5 superfoods for the liver

Beetroot for the liver

Nutritionists call beets a "vacuum cleaner" because its composition perfectly eliminates unnecessary "stagnant" substances. In beets, you can use both leaves - tops and roots. It contains betaine, a fat dissolver. The beneficial effect of beets on the liver is not only in getting rid of excess fats, but also in the restoration and renewal of liver cells.

Beets do not need to be cooked. Raw leaves and roots can be finely chopped or grated, mixed with your favorite dressing, such as olive oil, and eaten. It is useful to add beets as a side dish to heavy meat dishes. This makes it easier for the liver and intestines to process fatty foods.

Freshly squeezed carrot and beet juice. The use of these vegetables in the form of juice allows the beneficial components to affect the body as a whole, clearing it of cholesterol and toxins. This drink improves complexion, tones, increases resistance to colds. It is advisable for men to drink it to increase potency, and for women - to get rid of menstrual pain.

There should be more carrots in the drink. Around 3:10 or even 1:10. It is recommended to drink the juice three times a day before meals. Add sugar, honey or lemon, cucumbers or coconut oil if desired. When squeezing the juice, you can also use beet tops, because it also contains many useful substances. It is better not to drink beet juice right away, you need to let it stand for at least a quarter of an hour. At this time, a chemical reaction occurs in the drink, neutralizing some substances that are difficult to digest.

Carrots renew bile, cleanse the bile ducts thanks to vitamin A. In large doses, it can overload the liver and provoke temporary "jaundice". Strong and anti-inflammatory effect in the case when the disease could not be prevented.

On the subject: The benefits and harms of beets and beet juice

Pumpkin for the liver

Pumpkin repairs damaged liver structure and detoxifies thanks to pectin. The main advantage of pumpkin is its ability to restore the cell membranes of hepatocytes. Regular consumption of pumpkin helps to prevent the death of these cells, which in turn contributes to the proper functioning of the liver and the normal functioning of the entire body.

Pumpkin with honey is an excellent means for cleansing, removing cholesterol, in addition, it improves metabolism, which prevents obesity. Pumpkin is used for boiling porridge, baked with fruit and making a variety of desserts. Some people eat it raw.

Freshly squeezed pumpkin juice. Drinking a glass of fresh juice in the morning on an empty stomach is the same as eating 0.5 kg of pumpkin pulp. The recommended dosage is half a glass of juice per day, it is better to drink it in the morning on an empty stomach, you can add sugar and lemon extract. Such juice can even be preserved for future use.

Some people prefer fresh pumpkin and zucchini, pumpkin and carrots. This is a matter of taste and imagination. The juice is squeezed out of the fruit pulp and stored in the refrigerator for no more than a day. The younger the product, the larger and juicier the pulp. Pumpkin cleans the liver so carefully that preventive courses can be carried out frequently. She is hypoallergenic.

Pumpkin is unique in that it allows you to deliciously maintain the functioning of the liver at the proper level. Eating well-cooked pulp or seeds, no one will frown in disgust.

Persimmon for the liver

As winter approaches, many lovers of these giant berries anticipate the joy of this delicacy. The most delicious varieties of persimmon appear on the market. This fruit contains vitamin C and has a sweet but somewhat astringent taste. Slightly frozen persimmon is especially pleasant.

Persimmons are very good for the liver, and there are two good reasons for this:

• Persimmons are rich in coarse fibers. They do not allow 10-15% of harmful cholesterol, carcinogens and other toxic substances to be absorbed, which are destroyed in the liver.
• Plant sugars that are also good for our body.

Therefore, eat persimmons more often as soon as they appear on the shelves of sellers.

Buckwheat for the liver

Buckwheat is a very necessary food for our liver. It contains a large complex of plant substances, mainly flavonoids - which remove fat not just from the vessels of our body, but directly from the liver cells, preventing them from being destroyed by the accumulation of this very fat.

Dereza (Goji berries)

Goji berries, which in Russian are called "dereza" - remove excess fat from the body, and primarily from the liver. Goji berries contain such a valuable element as galactolipid. It protects liver cells from any toxic substances. In addition, galactolipid supports normal mobility of the joints of the hands, back, knee and shoulder joints.

Attention! Galactolipid is easily destroyed at high temperatures!

On the subject: List of permitted and prohibited products for the liver

Other traditional medicine recipes for the liver

There are several more recipes that help with liver diseases:

• Honey with cinnamon. You need to take honey - a half-liter jar - and add two tablespoons of ground cinnamon there, mix and consume before meals or two hours after a meal, two tablespoons four to five times a day. After a few days, the liver stops hurting.
• Corn hairs. Pluck the corn fruit and you will see hairs and fibers underneath. They should be brewed in a teapot like tea and consumed instead of tea or coffee. Make sure that the fruits are ripe, otherwise the hairs and fibers will not help you. The course of treatment lasts about six months.
• Chaga. In case of hepatitis and liver failure, it is recommended to take an infusion of chaga. The infusion is drunk in 1 glass 2 times a day 30 minutes before meals. The course of treatment is 2-3 months. Every 10 days, take a break for 5 days. Read more about the beneficial properties and methods of cooking chaga.
• Burdock juice. Burdock juice helps with liver diseases. This juice is also very useful for those who have had hepatitis. It is necessary to drink such juice in May, pick the leaves of burdock, wash them, dry and cut off the cuttings. Pass the leaves through a meat grinder, squeeze the juice through two layers of cheesecloth. You need to take one tablespoon at a time, just before meals, since the juice has a very bitter taste. The course of treatment is one week, then take a break for a week and drink juice again for a week. It is advisable to drink a liter of juice in one season.

The author of the article: Sokolova Nina Vladimirovna | Phytotherapist

Education: Diploma in "General Medicine" and "Therapy" received at the Pirogov University (2005 and 2006). Advanced training at the Department of Phytotherapy at the Peoples' Friendship University of Moscow (2008).