Achieving weight loss is foremost in the thought and action of many people in the world. Accordingly weight loss industry is having a roaring business and making hay while the sun shines. They are amassing, billions of dollars by selling products which guarantee loss of eight quickly and easily. Herbal treatment for weight loss is not new but it is becoming popular as obesity is increasing in society.
It is very difficult to pinpoint what herbal products of all the marked ones, are effective and efficient and what products are ineffective and only for hypo regarding weight loss. Let us see, the benefits of using the herbal products, for weight loss, as well as, some of the side effects that may result.
Dandelion
To gardeners, dandelion is a weed but it is also a diuretic when used as a weight loss herb. It helps in digestion when taken as a tea or in salads. According to studies dandelion is responsible for removing cholesterol from the blood stream and replacing minerals lost after taking laxatives. To get the maximum benefit from dandelion use the leaves in a tea and the greens in a salad.
Licorice Root
Licorice root is another weight loss herb which satisfies the sweet tooth and removes the desire for fattening snacks. One or two stalks a day is enjoyable without any addition of calories. Avoid eating in excess as it leads to high blood pressure.
This weight loss herb is used to stimulate metabolism, suppress appetite and help digestion. Available in capsule form in stores, it should be taken in 500 mg pill thrice a day for four to eight weeks. This probably is the best of the weight loss herbs for it has no harmful side effects.
St John s Wort
It is a typical herb for improving or regulating mood swings. According to research St.John s Wort makes people happier and less prone to depress eating binges. Though this is possible, you should not use the herb mainly for weight loss.