How To Use Herbs To Cleanse Mercury From The Body

Mercury is highly toxic to the human body. A common way that you can become exposed to mercury is by the use of unregulated dental amalgams and fillings that use mercury as a main ingredient, notes Dr. Roy Kupsinel in his book "A Patient's Guide to Mercury-Amalgam Toxicity." Other sources of mercury include pesticides and plastics. Some medications such as vaccines and laxatives as well as cosmetics contain mercury and large fish such as tuna and shark are high in mercury, according to the World Health Organization. Consult your doctor before taking herbal remedies for mercury detoxification.

Step 1

The article "Mercury Detoxificaton," published by the online Life Extension Magazine, says chlorella powder can help cleanse your body of mercury. You can also take it in capsules, advises "The Klinghardt Neurotoxin Elimination Protocol," from Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt. Chlorella can coat your intestines and bind with mercury as well as other toxic metals in your body and allow you to eliminate them through your stool. Scientific evidence is still needed to prove chlorella's efficacy in detoxifying your body of mercury.

Step 2

Garlic and coriander are frequently used in an herbal mercury detox program. Garlic is one of the most popular herbal supplements sold in the United States, but there isn't enough evidence to support its effect on mercury detoxification, however it contains sulfhydryl compounds that can aid your kidneys in eliminating stored up mercury, says Dr. Klinghardt. Coriander, which is the seed of cilantro, is said to help remove mercury from your central nervous system, although there is still the need for substantial scientific evidence for this. You can also incorporate cilantro into your diet by adding it to salads, making cilantro pesto and blending it with your veggie and fruit juices.

Step 3

Dandelion is a diuretic herb that prompts urination, according to herbalist David Hoffmann in his book "The New Holistic Herbal." Some make dandelion tea to attempt to increase urination and elimination of toxins. Consult with your doctor before taking diuretic herbs, especially if you are already taking diuretic medication.

Tips and Warnings

Get a hair analysis before you begin your cleansing program and check your levels of chloride and sodium, which will tend to be low if you have mercury toxicity in your body, suggests Dr. Klinghardt. Have another hair analysis done after your cleansing program to check for any improvements in your sodium and chloride levels. You can take supplements to restore them to normal levels that will remain once you have removed the mercury from your body.
Consult your doctor before taking any form of herbal supplement if you are under medical treatment.