With the first warm days, you may feel a sensation of heaviness and swelling, especially in the lower limbs, which can become an unpleasant companion in the summer.
It is the symptom of a difficulty in the lymphatic system which can cause lymphatic stasis and is one of the causes of orange peel skin and cellulite.
Why does this happen and are there natural remedies that can purify the body and relieve this feeling of tiredness and heaviness ?
The Lymphatic System and Lymphatic Stasis
The lymphatic system is similar to the venous and arterial system: it is a complex network of vessels that transport lymph, a fluid that comes from the interstitial fluid, that is, the fluid present between cells. Through the lymphatic system, our body conveys toxins and waste materials from the periphery to the organs responsible for purification . However, the lymphatic system does not have a "pump" like the cardiocirculatory system and relies on the muscles, which with their movement ensure the flow of lymph. For this reason, physical activity is a good ally for our lymphatic system.
Heat, hormone imbalances, and a not particularly balanced diet can instead favor a reduced functioning of the lymphatic system and be among the causes of poor circulation within it to the point of causing lymphatic stasis and edema, that is, swelling and accumulations of interstitial tissue.
Pilosella: an effective ally for purifying the body
Once again, the richness and generosity of nature come to our aid: among the most effective remedies to combat the slowing of lymphatic circulation and water retention is pilosella .
It is a medicinal herb that grows spontaneously in our latitudes . Characterized by yellow flowers and leaves covered with a light down, hence the name Pilosella (from the Latin pilosus), it is an effective ally to naturally purify our body.
It is in fact a powerful draining agent and promotes the elimination of liquids and toxins from our body , helping to give us a feeling of well-being and lightness.
It is rich in flavonoids that have an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-aging action. In fact, flavonoids protect the internal layer of lymphatic vessels, improving the conditions of circulation and microcirculation. Better lymphatic circulation reduces stasis edema and has an effect not only aesthetically on orange peel skin and cellulite, contributing to their reabsorption and reduction.
But the properties of pilosella do not end here: the plant also contains hydroxycoumarin , a substance with natural antibiotic properties that can contribute to the good health of our urinary tract.
The use of Pilosella, also in association with extracts from other plants with a draining nature, such as birch , is particularly indicated when we feel the need to purify our body because by acting on the lymphatic system it contributes to the elimination of toxins and the improvement of lymphatic circulation. The draining and purifying action is deeper than a simple diuretic action, in fact Pilosella acts on the interstitial fluid, reaching every single cell and eliminating the unpleasant sensation of swelling and restoring agility and lightness.
