8 Teas That Love Your Liver: Support Your Body's Detoxification Process, Naturally

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The word “detox” gets thrown around a whole lot, but how many people really know what it means, or how to do it effectively? In short, detoxification is the process of aiding the removal of toxicants (organic and inorganic substances that damage the body’s organs) from the body. You might wonder why this is necessary. After all, isn’t the body designed to do this on its own?

While your body does have incredible detoxification machinery, the toxic load of our environment is at unprecedented levels that our bodies are not designed to handle. That's where these liver-loving teas come in handy. Think of them as your personal army of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory warriors, fighting off the damaging effects of toxins and leaving your body feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.

 

 

How Many Toxins Are We Exposed To Daily? 

As a society, we are living in an era where we are constantly bombarded by a vast array of toxins that can be found in our everyday environment. With nearly one billion pounds of pesticides sprayed in America alone every year, we are being exposed to these toxins everyday (even if you eat only organic, it’s impossible to escape pesticide runoff from water). Not to mention the preservatives, hormones, and other toxic additives in our food, we are bombarded with artificial toxicants that our bodies are not designed to handle. 

Although it may seem daunting to navigate the sheer volume of toxins we come across daily, there are steps we can take to support our body's detoxification process.

 

The Importance Of The Liver In Detoxification

This post is all about the one organ that’s the star player when it comes to detoxification: your liver! This bad boy is constantly working to filter harmful substances from our blood and breakdown harmful substances and flush them out of the body. Not to mention, the liver plays a part in digestion, making bile, proteins and enzymes.

In Ayurveda, the liver is also believed to hold a number of emotions, including courage, power, resentment, and envy (and a healthy liver holds positive emotions). By taking care of our liver, we can ensure that our body's detoxification process runs smoothly, leading to a healthier and happier life.

 

8 Liver-Loving Teas You Need To Know About

 

1. Milk Thistle Tea

Milk Thistle is a flowering herb that contains a a rare, powerful antioxidant, called Silymarin, that helps protect the liver from damage caused by toxins. It is especially powerful for helping to heal livers that are damaged by industrial toxicants—so if you work with strong chemicals, try taking milk thistle! It is also a powerful herb to help heal the liver from excessive alcohol consumption. In fact, it may even help extend life expectancy in heavy alcohol users.

Detox tea blends with Milk Thistle: Daily Detox, Detox Chai

 

 

2. Plantain Tea

Plantain (different from the banana-adjacent tropical fruit you might be thinking of) is a common gardening plant and superstar for the digestive system! When your digestive system is working properly, it can more efficiently eliminate waste and toxins from your body. If you're looking to detox, plantain's natural ability to soothe inflammation, reduce bloating, and treat diarrhea makes it an excellent choice. 

Detox tea blends with Plantain: Daily Detox, Detox Chai

 

 

3. Cleavers Tea

Cleavers may sound a bit scary, but they're actually a friendly herb with a talent for detoxifying! These little guys can help eliminate excess fluids and toxins from your body, reducing swelling and leaving you feeling refreshed. Plus, it is rich in Vitamin C, an antioxidant that is great for detox because it helps the liver metabolize toxins.

Detox tea blends with Cleavers: Daily Detox, Detox Chai

 

4. Red Clover Tea

Red Clover is the herb you didn't know you needed for detoxing! With its powerful antioxidants, red clover can help cleanse your blood, reduce inflammation, and improve liver function.

And the awesome thing about using herbs instead of pharmaceutical drugs is that instead of side effects, you get side benefits! If you're going through menopause, red clover can help balance hormones and alleviate menopause symptoms, like hot flashes and night sweats.

Detox tea blends with Red Clover: Daily Detox, Detox Chai

 

5. Ginger Tea

Ginger is an extremely potent, anti-inflammatory herb that is high in antioxidants and helps to heal non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), one of the most common chronic liver diseases in the world. It helps the liver metabolize fat and also helps it to flush excess bile. Ginger also restores healthy levels of liver enzymes.

Detox tea blends with Ginger: Bye Bye Bloat, Turmeric Fusion, and Detox Chai

 

 

6. Calendula Tea

Calendula may sound like a fancy herb, but it's actually a down-to-earth detox hero! It's known to have a gentle cleansing effect on the liver, helping to flush toxins out of the body. Also, its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant-rich properties make it perfect for supporting the overall health of the liver.

Detox tea blends with Calendula: Daily Detox, Detox Chai, and Tigger & Pu

 

7. Dandelion Root Tea

Dandelion root is one of the most powerful and easily accessible herbs to help heal and clean the liver. It helps to boost liver activity and purge the liver and gallbladder of bile, which also helps to purge toxins from the body. Dandelion root also helps with fat metabolism and helps to heal a fatty liver. It also helps to aid in problems created by a sluggish or overloaded liver, such as acne.

Detox tea blends with Dandelion Root: Sleek & Slender, Tigger & Pu, and Smooth Jazz

 

  

8. Turmeric Tea

Turmeric is a potent anti-inflammatory herb traditionally used in Indian cooking. While it is best known for helping relieve inflammatory pain and protect the brain and nervous system, turmeric also helps to attenuate liver diseases caused by alcohol and over-supplementation of iron. It has also been shown to reverse cirrhosis to some extent. Take turmeric along with black pepper to receive maximum benefit.

Detox tea blends with Turmeric: Turmeric Fusion, Happy Place

 

In Conclusion...

In today's world, our bodies need all the help they can get to combat the toxic load of our environment. Whether you prefer the earthy taste of dandelion root  or the spicy kick of ginger tea, there's a tea out there for everyone to love. So why not try sipping on one of these eight herbal teas and make your liver happy today? Your body will thank you, and who knows, you might just discover a new favorite beverage to add to your routine. Cheers to your health!

 

Check out our blend, Daily Detox, that contains 8 herbs for natural detoxification. 

 

Thanks so much for reading! If you enjoyed this blog, you might also enjoy What To Do If You're Exposed To Toxic Chemicals.  

 

 

 

 

Disclaimer: The information on this website is has been compiled from published sources and is provided only as a guide. While every effort has been taken to ensure that information published on this site is correct and up to date, this is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any illness. Also, although all of our teas are generally regarded as safe, please consult your doctor before trying any herbal remedies, especially if currently using medication, pregnant or breastfeeding.