8 Infusions That Lower Your Cholesterol

Elevated blood cholesterol levels are really bad for our health. They are the result of the substances we eat every day and can cause serious health consequences like heart attacks for example. In this article we will tell you about 8 infusions that lower your cholesterol.

In the following article, we will discover the best infusions to lower cholesterol. Utilize these natural remedies to cleanse your arteries.

What is cholesterol

Cholesterol is one of the most used words today (along with stress; it tops the list of the most common ailments of the 21st century).

It is a type of fat present in tissues and blood plasma, and is found in even higher concentrations in organs such as:

• Liver
• Pancreas
• Brain
• Spine

Cholesterol is (at a normal level) natural and actually beneficial to the body because it composes the elastic membrane that regulates the entry and exit of substances from the cells.

The problem occurs when the concentration is elevated. This is when it becomes a danger to your health. There are many consequences of elevated cholesterol, but the most serious is that it sticks to the walls of the arteries and interrupts normal blood flow.

This can lead to heart disease, for example. It is worth knowing that the risk increases with age and that high cholesterol is not accompanied by symptoms (high cholesterol is only detected with a complete blood test).

Can I Really Lower Cholesterol With Infusions?

Herbs have many properties, among them, to reduce or balance the levels of fats in the arteries. If your cholesterol was elevated at your last checkup, do not hesitate to start drinking some of these teas and infusions.

Canary grass

Canary grass is a powerful remedy for controlling bad cholesterol, but it is also good for fighting obesity and cellulite. One of the most effective ways to take advantage of the beneficial properties of canary grass is by drinking it as a tea.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon canary grass seeds

• 1 cup of water

Directions

• Boil the ingredients together for 10 minutes. Sweeten as needed and drink without straining the liquid.
• We recommend drinking one cup a day, on an empty stomach or before bedtime.

 Basil

This herb is used in many dishes and is excellent for reducing triglycerides. To enjoy all its flavors, aromas and beneficial properties, you can use it to prepare an infusion.

Ingredients 

• 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves (or ½ tablespoon dried leaves)

• 1 cup of water
• The juice from ½ lemon

Directions

• Boil the water and basil for 10 minutes.
• Remove from heat and allow to cool for 15 minutes.
• Add lemon juice and always drink on an empty stomach.
• After drinking the tea, wait 15 minutes before eating.

Red, white and green tea

These three types of tea offer many health benefits, above all they can help you lose weight and lower your cholesterol levels. You can get them in bags or loose leaves to make tea.

You should drink 2-3 cups daily. Green tea is the most potent of them all because it helps rejuvenate tissues.

Amaranth

This seed of American origin has been used by native cultures for thousands of years, and contains a lot of beneficial properties. It is not only in natural medicine but also in many different recipes. We will use it to make an infusion.

Ingredients 

• 1 handful of tender leaves
• 1 cup of water

Directions

• Boil water and amaranth for 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat, cover, simmer for 5 minutes.
• Strain and drink after breakfast. Repeat after lunch.

Dandelion

In addition to reducing cholesterol levels, dandelion is also good for curing many liver problems, which helps regulate the functions of this important organ.

Ingredients

• 1 handful of dandelion
• 1 cup of water

Directions

As with any other infusion, boil the water with herbs and let it cool before filtering, then sweeten and enjoy.

Buckhorn

This natural remedy from Greece reduces triglycerides in the blood.

To enhance its healing powers, you can combine it with another herb called guggul (which can be found in health food stores). Drink this brew 2-3 times a day.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon fenugreek
• 1 tablespoon guggul
• 1 cup of water

Directions

• Prepare like any other infusion. Do not forget to strain the liquid before ingestion.
• Sweeten with a little honey.

Tamarind

This tropical tree found in Africa (especially in Sudan) was introduced to Latin America by the Spanish conquerors (making it popular in Mexico and Costa Rica). It not only produces nutritious fruits to make juice from, but is also a perfect means of lowering cholesterol.

Ingredients

• 1 tamarind
• 1 cup of water
• A few drops of lemon juice

Directions

• Peel a squash, grate it and cut it into quarters.
• Cook for 15 minutes.
• Add lemon juice and ingest along with the tamarind.
• Recommended on an empty stomach or before bedtime.

Garlic

There is no natural remedy more complete or effective than garlic. It cleanses the body (including the arteries), revitalizes and reduces cholesterol.

By supplementing it with green tea, you will be able to improve the level of fat in the blood for a few weeks.

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tea bag green tea
• The juice from ½ lemon
• 1 cup boiling water

Directions

• Crush the raw garlic and put it in the boiling water together with the tea bag.
• Let it stand for 5 minutes, strain and finish by adding lemon juice.
• Drink one cup before breakfast on an empty stomach, and another before bedtime.