Detox tea, like green tea, hibiscus tea, parsley tea and ginger tea, can be consumed to eliminate toxins, waste by-products and excess fluids from the body.
These teas have diuretic and antioxidant action and can be added to a detox diet or weight loss diet. These teas are also noted to improve your mood and your overall bowel function.
It is important to note, however, that there are no scientific studies that support the benefits of detox diets and teas. Furthermore, the body possesses natural detox mechanisms in the skin, intestines, liver and kidneys to eliminate toxins and waste. Other lifestyle habits can also promote the removal of toxins, like adequate water intake, healthy eating, physical activity and getting enough sleep.
List of detox teas
Some detox teas that you can prepare at home are:
1. Green tea
Green tea is a drink with a diuretic effect, which can help combat fluid retention.
Therefore, this detox tea can be part of a healthy diet, combined with physical exercise, promoting weight loss.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of water;
- 1 teaspoon green tea leaves
- Juice squeezed from half a lemon
Directions:
Boil the water in a pot, then from heat, and add the green tea leaves. Cover the pot and steep for 10 minutes.
Strain the tea, add the lemon juice and drink either cold or warm. You can drink 2 to 4 cups of this green tea per day. People with high blood pressure can drink a maximum of 3 cups of this tea per day.
2. Hibiscus tea
Hibiscus tea contains antioxidant properties which can help promote liver health and improve digestion. Read more about all the benefits that hibiscus tea has to offer.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon of dried hibiscus flowers
- 400 mL of boiling water
Directions:
Add the hibiscus flowers to the boiling water, cover and steep for about 5 minutes.
Then strain and drink the tea while it is still warm. You can drink up to 3 cups of this tea per day.
3. Ginger tea
Ginger tea can help to detox the body, as it contains anti-inflammatory and antioxidant action that can promote healthy functioning and reduce your risk for diseases and infections.
Ingredients:
- 2 to 3 cm of grated fresh ginger
- 180 mL of water
Directions:
Pour the ginger and water into a pot and boil for 8 to 10 minutes. Then remove from heat, cover the pot, and when it becomes lukewarm, strain and drink. You are advised to drink ginger tea up to 3 times a day.
Another way to prepare this tea is by diluting 1 tablespoon of powdered ginger in 1 liter of water.
4. Parsley tea
Parsley tea is considered to be a detox tea as it is a natural diuretic that can help to reduce fluid retention.
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon of dried parsley or 3 tablespoons of fresh parsley
- 250 mL of boiling water
Directions:
Add the parsley to the boiling water, cover and steep for 3 minutes. Strain and drink a maximum of 3 cups of this tea per day.
5. Fennel tea
Another natural detox tea is fennel tea. This tea has diuretic properties and can be used to complement a detox diet.
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon of dried fennel seeds;
1 cup (tea) of water.
Directions:
Crush or chop fennel seeds. Boil water in a pan and turn off the heat. Transfer the water to a cup and add the fennel seeds.
Cover the cup and let it rest for 10 minutes. Strain and drink the tea while it is still warm. You can consume up to 3 cups (tea) of this tea per day, for up to 2 weeks in a row.
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In addition to drinking detox teas, a detox diet involves reducing or avoiding the consumption of hepatotoxic foods, like sugar, alcohol, fried foods and processed foods (like sausages, ice cream, pizza and canned food).
Learn about detox soups that you can also add to your diet.