The beneficial qualities of oat grains have been known for a very long time. They are widely used in folk medicine, they are especially useful in the prophylactic treatment of liver diseases. Read about how to prepare the body for cleansing and how to properly brew oats.

Useful properties of oats for the liver

One of the most important tasks of the liver in the human body is the neutralization of harmful substances. Every 60 seconds, about 1.5 liters of blood passes through this organ, which is purified from the toxins and decay products present in it. Therefore, the liver requires regular cleaning of harmful substances that are filtered through it. To this end, a person can resort to folk methods of restoring the functionality of this body. One of them is the use of infusion based on oat grains.

This product has a lot of vitamins and minerals, which in total have a beneficial effect on the whole organism. Once in the stomach, oat-based products are slowly digested, absorbing mucus and toxins. Thanks to this, the body is cleansed of cholesterol and toxins. Bowel cleansing stimulates the liver and gall bladder.

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Preparing the body for cleansing

Before starting treatment, it is necessary to prepare the body. Before cleansing for 2 weeks, you must follow a special diet.

It involves an exception to the diet:

• oily;
• fried;
• salted and smoked products;
• sweets.

Every day, the body should receive at least 1.5 liters of clean, non-carbonated water. A diet consisting of various cereals, vegetables and fruits will not only relieve the stomach, but will also help to remove excess fluid from the body.

Which oat is better to choose

For the preparation of infusions and decoctions, it is necessary to purchase unpeeled oats. It can be seen on the shelves of pharmacies and supermarkets. When buying, you need to make sure that the product has good expiration dates, its packaging is not damaged, and storage conditions meet the standards.

This cereal should be stored at a temperature not exceeding + 20 ° C and humidity not exceeding 75%. When purchasing oats by weight, you need to make sure that the grains do not have an unpleasant, moldy smell. Their shape is oblong, the color is light brown, without visible traces of exposure to insects.

Rules for eating oats to treat and cleanse the liver

It is necessary to treat the liver by taking a decoction of oat grains with strict observance of the formulation and prescribed dosages. To achieve a positive effect and eliminate toxins from the body, the cycle of consuming home infusions should be a minimum of 14 days, a maximum of 2-3 months.

The principle of treatment is to use a freshly brewed drug, which is divided into 3 servings per day with an interval of 5-6 hours between doses. Means based on oat grains are best taken 20-30 minutes before a meal. They have a laxative effect, promote better digestion and partially eliminate the feeling of hunger, which will be very good for those people who want to lose weight.

How to brew

Recipes for making oatmeal infusions are easy, affordable and safe. Therefore, they can be used at home for the prophylactic or auxiliary treatment of the liver and biliary tract. Oats can be purchased at any supermarket. The main thing is to choose fresh and high-quality grains, proven brands of manufacturers in sealed packaging.

Infusion

Oatmeal infusion is prepared from:

• water - 1 l;
• oat grains - 200 g.

Recipe:

1. Pour oats into an enameled pan.
2. Pour the grains with water at room temperature and leave to infuse for 12 hours.
3. After 12 hours, put the pan on the stove and bring its contents to a boil.
4. Next, reduce the heat to a minimum and boil the cereal for 30 minutes.
5. Then cover the pan with a lid, wrap it in a warm towel and leave to infuse for 12 hours.
6. After decanting the liquid into a glass container.

Infusion is used to eliminate acne and remove toxins from the body. The course of treatment lasts 2 months, during which it is necessary to take the resulting drink 100 ml 3 times a day 20 minutes before eating. After that, a break of 30 days is made and the cycle of procedures is repeated for another 2 months.

Did you know? Oat flakes tend to eliminate odors. Therefore, they are often used in order to get rid of unpleasant odors in refrigeration equipment.

Decoction Recipes

A good tool to cleanse the liver of toxins is a prefabricated infusion of:

• oats - 200 g;
• rose hips - 200 g;
• chopped birch buds - 60 g;
• dried lingonberry leaves - 60 g;
• dried knotweed - 60 g;
• corn stigmas - 60 g.

An infusion of dogrose and oat grains is taken 50 ml in the first 3 days of treatment, in the next 7 - they drink 150 g per day. The dose can be distributed 3 times a day.

Cooking Instructions:

1. Pour washed oats, birch buds and lingonberry leaves into a glass bowl.
2. Pour this mixture with 2 liters of boiling water.
3. Cover and insist 24 hours, strain.
4. Boil 400 ml of water in a separate container, in which add rose hips, knotweed and corn stigmas.
5. Boil the mixture for 20 minutes. Leave to infuse for 120 minutes.
6. Then strain the resulting drink and mix it with the infusion of oats.

A decoction of oat grains, lemon and honey will not only remove all toxins from the body, but also strengthen the immune system. For a decoction you will need:

• oat grains - 200 g;
• water - 1 l;
• lemon juice - 100 ml;
• honey - 100 g.

Take a decoction of 100 ml before meals 3 times a day. This treatment can be carried out for 30 days. A second course is carried out in a month.

Step-by-step cooking instructions:

1. In an enameled pan, boil water, pour cereal into it.
2. Boil the porridge for 20 minutes.
3. Cover the pan and let it brew for 2 hours.
4. After this time, strain the broth.
5. In a still warm liquid, add lemon juice and honey.

Decoction on milk:

• milk - 1 l;
• oats - 200 g.

Take the resulting 50 ml drink in the morning, afternoon and evening for 14 days.

Step by step cooking:

1. Boil the milk.
2. Add the cereal to a boiling liquid and boil for 20 minutes.
3. Strain the broth into a separate container.

Oatmeal jelly

Oat-based jelly can be made with water or milk. In order to prepare this drink on the water, you will need:

• water - 500 ml;
• rye bread - 400 g;
• oat grains - 300 g.

Cooking Instructions:

1. Pour groats and broken bread into pieces in a glass bowl.
2. Pour the mass with water, mix and leave to infuse for 2 days.
3. After decanting the liquid and boil it for 10 minutes.

Ingredients for jelly on milk:

• oat groats - 200 g;
• milk - 1 l.

Important! Milk-based drinks can be taken only for people who do not suffer from lactose intolerance.

Step by step cooking:

1. Boil the milk and pour the seeds into it.
2. Then simmer for 20 minutes.
3. After decanting the liquid and leave it in a covered container lid in a warm place, brew for 2 hours.

Kissel in water or milk can be consumed in 50 ml 3 times a day for a month. Next, take a break and resume treatment after 30 days.

Thermos steaming

The easiest way to get an infusion of oat grains is steaming in a thermos. To do this, you will need:

• oats - 400 g;
• water - 1 l.

Step by step cooking:

1. Bring the water to a boil.
2. Pour groats into a thermos.
3. Pour the grains with boiling water, tighten the lid of the container tightly, insist for 12 hours.
4. After decanted liquid and squeeze cake.

The resulting drink is consumed in 100-150 ml at a time, 2-3 times a day. The duration of treatment should not exceed 3 months. Then a break is made and the reception cycle can be resumed.

Contraindications

An oat infusion is contraindicated for people suffering from intolerance to any of the components that make up this product. Also, do not drink drinks based on it to people who suffer from increased acidity of the stomach, renal or heart failure. Contraindications are the presence of stones in the gallbladder.

• If the dosage of the infusion of oats is not observed, the following side effects can be observed:
• nausea;
• diarrhea;
• vomiting
• dizziness.

If, after drinking an oat-based drink, symptoms such as hives, itching, and tearing are observed, you must take an antihistamine tablet and consult a doctor.

Oat grains have long been used in folk medicine to treat the liver. They are used in the form of infusions, decoctions or jelly, which is drunk in small doses for several months.