Appetite Suppressant Herbs

Losing weight is not the easiest thing to do, hence it has become a health issue all over the world. Therefore, it is natural that people are on the lookout for easier ways of losing their flab, to aid their efforts of diet and exercise.

Natural suppressants come from plants, and have proved to be very effective. They promote healthy weight loss, provide nutrients to the body, and most of them do not have any side effects. The best ones have been listed below.

The benefits of green tea are many. It is not only an appetite suppressant tea, but it also aids in boosting metabolism. One can consume about 3 to 5 cups of green tea a day, for better results. However, it should be consumed without sugar, else it will defeat the purpose itself.

If you have sugar cravings, then dandelion is the herb you may want to rely on. Along with curbing sugar cravings, it also helps to flush toxins out of the body, and boosts metabolism. It also helps to cleanse the bowel, as it has a light laxative effect on the body. This herb can either be taken in the form of tea or capsule.

One of the natural appetite suppressant herbs, which is widely used in Italian cuisine, more particularly in pizza, is fennel. Not only does it enhance the flavor of the dish, but also has numerous benefits. It helps in reducing mucus and fat from intestinal tract. Like dandelion, fennel can also be consumed in the fem of tea.

Not many are aware about the benefits of fenugreek. It is widely used in Europe and Asia to make aromatic curry. It helps to dissolve fat, especially on the liver.

The other name of licorice is 'sweet root'. It has soothing and strengthening properties. It also helps to regulate blood sugar levels, and helps to curb sugar cravings. It can either be consumed as a tincture, extract, or tea. It is also a part of some appetite suppressant pills. To make the tea, dried licorice root is used.

Cinnamon is an aromatic bark, which is used as a spice. It has positive effect on blood sugar levels in the body. Insulin levels are also controlled by cinnamon, due to which it is known to reduce sugar cravings. Along with the effect on the blood sugar levels, cinnamon also stimulates fat cells.

Ginseng is a Chinese herb, which has compound leaves, and small greenish flowers and forked aromatic roots, which have medicinal properties. It stabilizes blood sugar levels in the body, and reduces cravings. It has a stimulating effect, hence should not be consumed, if a person suffers from high blood pressure or anxiety. It can either be consumed as a capsule, tea, or as a tincture.

Aloe vera is a native to the Mediterranean region, but is now grown widely as houseplants. Its juice helps in improving digestion, and also helps to cleanse the digestive tract.

The scientific name of this plant is Commiphora mukul. It is one of the popular herbs in Ayurveda, as well as in herbal medicine. It helps in weight control, and also in lowering cholesterol levels. As a matter of fact, it is prescribed by Ayurveda practitioners as a weight loss medicine or for suppressing appetite naturally.

Consuming red pepper helps to raise the metabolic rate. It also stimulates thirst, due to which the person consumes more liquids than solids, thereby losing more weight.

Even, ginger and oregano are also said to be appetite suppressant herbs. Although most of these herbs do not have side effects, it is recommended, that you talk to your health care professional, before you consume them. There are chances that these herbs can react with any medication, you might be currently taking.

Disclaimer: This story is for informative purposes only and does not in any way attempt to replace the advice offered by an expert on the subject.