Herbs for obesity do not cure the disease itself, but they are a natural support for weight loss. We present herbs that help reduce excess body weight in various ways.

Herbs for obesitycan be used to treat this disease as a natural part of a slimming diet, both in the so-called pre-obesity, i.e. overweight, as well as in people already suffering from obesity. Herbs safely stimulate the body's metabolism and additionally counteract diseases that are complications of obesity, e.g. type 2 diabetes, heart disease and cancer.
Herbs supporting the reduction of excess body fat in obesity work in four main ways:

  1. cleanse the body,
  2. regulate the digestive process,
  3. help remove excess water from the body,
  4. reduce appetite - regulate appetite.

Herbs for obesity are most often taken in the form of infusions, teas and supplements. Some of them can be added naturally or in powdered form to your daily meals. We present 10 herbs that are worth including in a reduction diet and their effect on the body of a person who is slimming.

Important

The medicinal ingredients of herbs may have harmful interactions with the components of drugs used in the treatment of various diseases. Herbs should be used skillfully and necessarily after consulting a doctor.

1. Chamomile
Chamomile, and more precisely its dried flower heads, is often used to increase the appetite, which is not recommended for people suffering from obesity. But this herb also has bactericidal properties. It helps to cleanse not only the digestive system, but also the entire body. So let's use it in moderation before starting weight loss. Chamomile will also help you move more gently through the "weaning" stage or drastically reducing sugar in your diet. It has a calming effect, also during PMS, and soothes flatulence. It is also used for oral hygiene.
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2. St. John's Wort
St. John's wort is another herb known primarily for its calming properties. It has a soothing effect in sleep disorders, anxiety and depression. St. John's wort flowers are recommended for obese patients because of their diuretic and diastolic effects. St. John's wort tea will support the stomach to help it fasterdigest heavy food.

5. Medicinal sage
Medicinal sage is another herb that supports the secretion of gastric juices and regulates the work of the intestines - it prevents fermentation of food contents, increases bile secretion, and prevents gas and gas. Medicinal sage is also used in skin wounds, toothache, anemia, asthma, menstrual disorders and bronchitis.

6. Lovage
Lovage can be used in slimming diets as an herb supporting the cleansing of the body of excessive water and reducing fermentation in the intestines. Lovage soothes indigestion and abdominal pain and prevents flatulence. It is also used in diseases of the urinary tract and kidney failure. It soothes menstrual pain in women and increases libido, i.e. sex drive.

7. Yarrow
Yarrow supports digestion by increasing the secretion of gastric juices and helps in better assimilation of nutrients from food. It is also anti-inflammatory. However, it must be used with caution as it can cause allergies in the form of a rash.

8. Wild strawberry
Wild strawberry leaf extract supports metabolism - improves digestion and has a bactericidal effect. It is also used in the case of painful menstrual pain, inflammation and ailments of the urinary system.

9. Violet tricolor
Violet tricolor, also known colloquially as pansy, is a less known herb, but its properties in the diet of obese people are enormous. Violet extract stimulates the metabolism and increases the feeling of fullness by limiting the appetite. Violet is also used in skin ailments, to strengthen blood vessels, and to alleviate symptoms in rheumatic diseases and eye irritation.

10. Fucus
Fucus helps to regulate the secretion of hormones that determine the feeling of hunger and satiety and support digestion. Thanks to this function, it prevents rapid weight gain and the yo-yo effect. Fucus is a rich source of iodine that regulates the work of the thyroid gland. It supports the treatment of obesity, which is the result of hypothyroidism. Fucus also has mannitol - a substance with mild laxative properties. The herb is also used in the prevention of atherosclerosis and to alleviate the symptoms of arthritis.

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About the authorMagdalena Gajda A specialist in obesity disease and obesity discrimination of people with diseases. President of the OD-WAGA Foundation of People with Obesity, Social Ombudsman for the Rights of People with Obesity in Poland and a representative of Poland in the European Coalition for People Living with Obesity. By profession - a journalist specializing in he alth issues, as well as a PR, social communication, storytelling and CSR specialist. Privately - obesity since childhood, after bariatric surgery in 2010. Starting weight - 136 kg, current weight - 78 kg.

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