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Mintis one of the most popular ingredients for all kinds of herbal water, as this aromatic plant has an excellent refreshing effect. It is not included in toothpastes and chewing gum for nothing. In the kitchen it is used for smoothies, desserts, sauces and salads. Mint leaves should be used fresh for the aroma water. Although this popular herb has a very intense delicious taste, you should not exaggerate the dosage, as a strong menthol concentration can attack the gastric mucosa. Five to ten mint leaves are therefore quite sufficient for one litre of water. It can actually be combined very well with everything. So not only with fruit, but also with other herbs and spices. Especially refreshing is mint with citrus fruits or berries. But the flavoured water also tastes very good with melissa or ginger. Mint is ideal for headaches, colds and inflammation of the oral mucosa, exhaustion, itching and respiratory diseases.

Rosemaryis an important ingredient in Mediterranean cuisine, but the official pharmacopoeia also lists this spice as the medicinal plant of 2011. Rosemary also contains essential oil with an excellent effect. It has been known as an antiseptic since ancient times, as well as for better brain performance. Above all, the carnosolic acid contained is said to have a positive effect on Alzheimer's and dementia, as it effectively fights free radicals and toxins. But of course the intensive aroma also contributes to the fact that rosemary is now being used more and more frequently in aroma waters. Depending on its intensity, this plant is good against nausea, nervousness, exhaustion, digestive problems and also against bladder and kidney diseases. By the way, you can still use the rosemary branches for full ribbons after use in vitamin water, as it is a natural and gentle cleanser that can also relieve pain. So rosemary can be used in many ways. During pregnancy, however, you should refrain from consuming this medicinal plant!

Sageas a kitchen spice is not very widespread in German-speaking countries. It is indispensable in Mediterranean cuisine, as it is used for the preparation of salt, for sauces and also for the vegetable filling of ravioli. Pasta, for example, is served with sage leaves steamed in butter, resulting in a particularly spicy and delicious taste. If you buy sage fresh for your aroma water, pay attention to the leaves, as young leaves have a milder taste. Sage is also a popular medicinal herb with great effect for numerous ailments. It helps with respiratory diseases, as its essential oils have an antimicrobial effect. Sage is also used for excessive sweat production. Sage gives your aroma water a unique taste. You can combine this plant with lemons or limes, with berries or with anise and cloves.

Thymeis often used in food preparation. It is ideal for seasoning casseroles, salads, sauces, soups and also meat dishes. However, this spice is also a very popular and above all versatile medicinal herb with which you can emphasize the effect of your vitamin water much better. Thyme has already been recommended by Hippocrates against respiratory diseases. The essential oils contained have an antibiotic, antibacterial and mucolytic effect. It is therefore a natural antibiotic that can also relieve cramps. By the way, thyme is also a good natural remedy after an extended drinking session, as it can also help against the typical complaints of a hangover. This, too, is of course a convincing reason to enrich the vitamin water with thyme. Infusions of this popular medicinal herb are said to keep you mentally fit and can also lower your blood pressure, depending on the dosage. You can combine thyme for your flavoured water with cucumbers, strawberries, pineapple or of course with other herbs.

Of course, you can also use other herbs for your vitamin water, such as parsley, lemon grass, nettle or dandelion, as well as flowers. Daisies and sunflowers in drinking water look extremely good and contribute to rare vital substances for our organism. By the cold preparation of our aroma water also the important vitamins, minerals and trace elements remain contained. The herbal preparations should be consumed within 24 hours, as this not only changes the taste, but can also have a negative effect on our health after this period. For a summer party, or to attract even more attention with your aroma water, you can also prepare small meadow flowers, clovers and herbs as ice cubes. Only one leaf or flower per cube is placed on the water and after a few hours you will have a very colourful and above all original effect in your water glass or in the carafe. You will be enthusiastic about the healthy ideas you can come up with.

Edible flowers are not only daisies, but also violets, camomile, yarrow, roses, mallows and evening primroses. However, you should keep away from oleander flowers, golden rain and aquilegia flowers, as these flowers are poisonous! The monkshood, thimble, yew berries and daphne, whose berries are very similar to currants, are also poisonous. The deadly nightshades are also extremely dangerous. For meadow plants you should therefore only rely on reliable and really healthy alternatives for your aromatic drink.

If you want to enrich your herbal water with flowers, you can combine rose petals and daisies with balm or mint, for example. The taste is particularly aromatic after about one hour.

Detox recipes are not only suitable for detoxifying our organism, but with the right ingredients also perfect for losing weight. But why is detox so important and what is it anyway?

Detox is the abbreviation for the English term "detoxify" and means detoxify. Originally, detoxification was mainly used to treat addictions, but nowadays more and more people swear by the excellent effects of detox treatment. Detox has also been used for many years in all kinds of fasting cures. Of course, this does not mean that you have to fast with our detox recipes. It is mainly about cleaning your body of harmful substances and boosting your metabolism a little more. If you also pay attention to a balanced diet, then you can lose weight with it. However, if you do not stick to healthy foods, even the best detox recipes will not help you much to lose weight.

The basis for every detox cure is to drink a lot of water and mainly to consume fresh fruit and vegetables. It is no coincidence that detox is also compared to a healthy diet in which many people who want to lose weight eat water, teas, fruit juices and raw food. The detoxification treatment is, as already mentioned several times, not only about the desired weight loss, but mainly about the cleansing of our organism. This also creates an excellent basis for easier change of diet afterwards. Most detox treatments do without alcohol, nicotine, salt, sugar and coffee. But you should also be able to do without meat, sausage and dairy products, at least for a few days. In addition to fruit and vegetables, wholemeal products are also recommended. If you decide to take a serious detox treatment, you should do it for three days. Below we also show you some interesting recipe ideas, so that you don't have to starve at all. So that this treatment is not too difficult for you, you can of course also try out your upcoming detox program over the weekend, since you are certainly not exposed to stress on these days, and then also have enough time for relaxation and exercise in the fresh air. These two factors are as important as water and fresh food.

Detox is optimal for our organism, but it is also an exhausting work to free it from the available toxins. With lots of sleep and relaxing baths we can relieve our body very well. Sauna sessions are also ideal for the detoxification process, as we sweat excessively and can also excrete toxins better. So you can combine your upcoming detox phase with a little wellness treatment and give your body a little more time and attention these days. Afterwards you will feel fit and beautiful again, as detox also significantly improves our skin. Typical signs of possible poisoning include limpness, fatigue, muscle weakness, anxiety or other emotional discomfort. Allergies and headaches can also indicate the presence of toxins.