How to Use Garlic and Catnip to Promote Sweating

Sweating, or increased perspiration, is one of the body's methods of ridding itself of toxins. Sweating also regulates body temperature and water and mineral content. It occurs through the sweat glands, of which there are two types. One type of sweat gland is found under the arms and around the groin while the other type is found nearly everywhere on the body, particularly on the palms and the soles of feet. It is normal to perspire more during exercise, in hot weather or when ill. Anxiety, fear, and stress can also cause excess perspiration, and some people are simply more prone to sweating than others. Some herbs promote sweating, which can help fight infection in the body. Two such herbs are garlic and catnip, both of which contain sweating properties. Garlic is anti-bacterial and catnip aids the digestive tract, which also help the body fight infection.

Things You'll Need

• 2 tsp. dried catnip
• 2 tsp. dried vervain
• Water
• 2 pots
• Pot lid
• Strainer
• 1 clove garlic
• Knife
• Cutting board
• Mug
• Measuring cups

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Instructions

Catnip To Promote Sweating

• 1

  Measure two cups of water and pour them into a small pot. Bring to a boil. Measure two tsp. each of dried catnip and dried vervain and place in a separate pot.

• 2

  Pour the boiling water into the pot with the herbs and cover with pot lid. Allow to steep for five to10 minutes.

• 3

  Strain mixture and sip it regularly to promote sweating.

Garlic To Promote Sweating

• 4

  Measure two cups of water and pour into a small pot. Bring to a boil.

• 5

  Finely chop two cloves of garlic using a knife and cutting board. Add the garlic to the boiling water.

• 6

  Cover pot and and allow to steep for three to five minutes. Uncover and allow to cool. Drink one cup every day to promote sweating so as to fight infection. The infection should die in two or three days.