Tea has long been prized for its many health benefits.  Whole cultures recognize this fact and drink their teas on a regular basis.  The ability certain teas have to detoxify the body make them particularly useful.  Most teas have a cleansing effect on their own anyway, but certain teas can be used to clean out specific systems and organs.  Compiled below is a list of some of the most effective detox teas and their health ad cleansing properties.

Chamomile Tea

One of the more common and popular herbal teas, chamomile is somewhat of a wonder plant.  When one drinks it as a tea it is very effective and fast acting when it comes to detoxing.  Within hours it can flush you out and neutralize free-radicals.  This is one reason it has been used in beauty products, anti-aging, hair and skin-care products.  Gentle even on delicate digestive systems, chamomile has even proved itself effective in infants who suffer from colic.  The mild fruity taste is an added bonus.  Go ahead and pour yourself a cup!

Green Tea

Used for centuries in the orient, green tea has many uses and benefits.  It in not oxidized like black tea.  This makes it a powerful anti-oxidant.  Green tea can flush your system of toxins, but its specialty is the liver.  When taken in a pure form, with no added ingredients or sweeteners, it acts as a strong detox for your liver.  The liver is the body’s filter.  Anything toxic or harmful will likely pass through it, making it one of the most important organs to keep clean.  Drinking green tea can help ensure the function and health of the hard-working liver.

Ginger Tea

Ginger tea is an herbal tea that has many health benefits.  Already renowned for its stomach settling properties, drinking it in tea form is also a strong detox.  This tea targets the digestive system.  An effective tea to flush out harmful substances, ginger tea can help you maintain a healthy and smoothly functioning digestive system.  An added perk is that ginger can increase your metabolism.  Clean-up your digestive tract and burn calories at a faster rate with this spicy tea!

Echinacea Tea

Echinacea is a plant used often as an herbal treatment.  It has amazing immune supporting properties.  This makes it a tea worth reaching for if you feel a cold or the flu coming on.  However, as a detox tea, this plant flushes the lymphatic system.  It keeps glands free of toxic materials and helps boost immune function at the same time.  No wonder it is so effective at helping the body fight off disease.

There are many detox teas out there.  Those mentioned are but a few of the long list of helpful teas.  Many companies will blend a few of these powerhouse ingredients to maximize effectiveness.  Drinking tea on a regular basis can help keep you looking younger and keep you clean of free-radicals and toxins.  So grab a kettle and put on some tea, your body will thank you!