After the festive season, which plants are best for a detox?

Festive meals are often rich and accompanied by alcohol, which can sometimes cause heartburn, indigestion and headaches. There's nothing better than concocting natural remedies using medicinal plants to get back on track. Start by drinking plenty of water to flush out toxins that have built up in your body. For your herbal teas, choose plants that eliminate water, known as diuretics. They help to quickly eliminate toxins from the blood and organs.

 

Also known as "Java tea", orthosiphon is a plant native to Indonesia that has recently been introduced to the Caribbean basin. It is renowned in detox treatments because it
increases urine flow, thus promoting the elimination of nitrogenous waste from the body.
Orthosiphon can be consumed in capsule or liquid extract form, or as a dried or fresh plant to make infusions.

Thanks to its micronutrients, antioxidants and concentration of chlorophyll and amino acids, moringa is ideal for detoxifying the body's cells without losing nutrients.
Consumed as an infusion, this plant aids digestion by stimulating bile secretion and the elimination of toxins.

 

Combined with lime, ginger relieves nausea and digestive problems and gives you a boost of energy. It aids digestion by stimulating bile production. Add a little honey to the mixture to relieve acid reflux.

 

Turmeric has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It protects the liver, helps the body eliminate toxins and may prevent certain cancers. It can be consumed in kombucha or golden milk (plant-based milk, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, black pepper, honey).

 

This plant, which grows everywhere in Saint Martin, is ideal for eliminating toxins as it has purifying properties and promotes good digestion. It also helps to activate blood and lymphatic circulation
as well as kidney function. It can be consumed in juice form after carefully extracting the pulp from the plant (be sure to do your research as the sap under the bark is toxic).