Herbs that lower cholesterol

If you want to help your body and choose more alternative ways, which nature itself offers us, you have opened the right article.

What are the herbs that drop the cholesterol;

Ginger
Its valuable properties are not limited only to the taste and aroma it gives to food. Ginger is one of the most studied herbs, with a recognized value in the prevention of coronary heart disease. It lowers blood cholesterol levels and suppresses the biosynthesis of new cholesterol. In addition, it helps control blood sugar, lowers blood pressure and improves blood circulation. It is also famous for its healing effect, but also for its antioxidant, anticancer and immunoregulatory properties.
In the cup: We make a decoction by boiling 10 g. root in water for 10' or pound it in a mortar, add hot water and leave it for 5'. We do not consume more than 2-3 cups per day.

Green tea 
Its beneficial effect on reducing blood lipids is due to the flavonoids it contains and especially to the catechins. It has been shown to inhibit the oxidation of "bad" (LDL) cholesterol, which has been associated with the risk of developing atherosclerosis, while at the same time preventing its absorption from the intestine. Black tea has also been shown to have a smaller effect on cholesterol. In fact, American research showed that it can reduce blood lipids up to 10% in just 3 weeks.
In the cup: Pour 1 teaspoon of tea into 1 cup of boiling water, leave it for 5-10 minutes and then strain. Drink up to 2 cups daily.
Caution: Avoid excessive consumption, because due to the caffeine it contains, it can cause an increase in pressure and tachycardia.

Mint
It is widely used in cooking as a flavoring, however it also has many medicinal properties. Mint is considered an ally for heart health, as it "blocks" the production of cholesterol in the liver, while at the same time facilitating the secretion of bile acids, which metabolize fats, a property due to its main ingredient, menthol.
In the cup: Make an infusion by pouring 1 teaspoon of dried mint leaves into a cup of boiling water, leave it for 5-10 minutes and strain. Drink up to 2-3 cups daily.

Caution:

We avoid drinking these drinks in large quantities, systematically and for long periods of time.

We make sure to take breaks of 1-2 weeks between taking them. It is also prohibited to administer them to pregnant women, nursing mothers and children.

Peppermint drinks should not be consumed by those suffering from gall or liver diseases.

If you are taking medication to lower cholesterol or any other condition, you should tell your doctor before taking any herb.