To help eliminate toxins from the body and do a "detox," we will first use plants and other substances with drainage properties.
Lemon, which eliminates toxins, can be consumed as a juice with fresh ginger and apple cider vinegar, which regulates sodium levels.
Some hadiths also mention fennel. We can also mention meadowsweet, which encourages the elimination of water from the kidneys.
What the science says: detox and drainage
What published research says about the remedies mentioned above, for context — these studies concern material causes, while healing belongs to Allah.
Detox and drainage
The body "detoxifies" itself through the liver, kidneys, intestines, skin, and lungs: supporting these organs comes down to fiber (Am J Clin Nutr, 2022), hydration, fasting (BMJ, 2025), liver-supporting plants such as milk thistle (World J Gastroenterol, 2017), and physical activity. Aggressive "cleanses" have no proven benefit and carry risks (Am J Gastroenterol, 2009). Precaution: no purges or enemas without medical advice, and no detox course during pregnancy; heavy-metal "chelators" should only be used under a prescription.
