9 Colon Cleansing Herbs that Also Help in Weight Loss

Dr. Kavita | October 30, 2010

Colon cleansing herbs have been employed for centuries to clean the body of parasites, waste matter, and toxins and to reinstate a healthy digestive system. Nevertheless, the prime concern with which people indulge in colon cleanse nowadays is with an aim of weight loss. Weight loss may be seen with colon cleansing herbs too, but that is just a by-product of the other benefits like expulsion of unwanted waste and subsequent reduction of water and weight retention.

Let us look at the most popular natural herbs that aid in colon cleansing and detoxify the body in a natural way, and thus help in weight loss.

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#1 Psyllium Husk- This not only helps in proper and smooth bowel evacuation, but also helps in removing the unwanted toxins.

#2 Flax Seed- These nurture and moisturize cell membranes and lessen the inflammation if any of the intestinal tract. Thus it doubles up as a great aid in detox combined with weight loss.

#3 Fennel Seed- It supports digestion, keeps the breath fresh and lively, eases flatulence, and alleviates pain in the lower abdominal region.

#4 Licorice Root- It gets rid of unwanted and injurious toxins from the liver and the circulation, diminishes inflammation and pain, and also strengthens the lungs and the digestive system

#5 Aloe Vera- It is excellent for use in weight loss and also helps to soothe an inflammation or irritation of the intestinal canal. It can promote faster healing of the intestinal linings and membranes, but it cannot be used in case of associated pregnancy or incidence of kidney disease.

#6 Papaya- This is an excellent fruit that most of us love to indulge in, and can be excellent for aiding digestion, weight loss and for dissolving compact waste matter that has accumulated in the digestive tract.

#7 Slippery Elm Bark- It helps in healing and soothing of the inflamed intestinal canal, by doubling up as a smooth coat over the intestines.

#8 Buckthorn Bark- It is not only a potent laxative that is safe to use for weight loss, but also helps to stimulate digestion

#9 Rhubarb Root- It is a laxative that requires to be used in smaller doses and can work well if mixed with other herbal cleansing agents. Due to its medicinal property, it needs to be avoided during pregnancy and also in case of gout patients.

Many of these natural herbs can not only eliminate waste matter but also help in reducing the retained water content of the body, thereby helping in weight loss.

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