Cleansing with The Help of Herbs

One of the easiest ways to detox your body and cleanse is with the help of herbs. These herbs not only promote cleansing but they, purify the blood and support the liver and other eliminations organs such as the kidneys, and lungs kidneys in flushing ingested and environmental toxins from the body. When 

taken daily during a detox program these herbs gently accelerate the detoxifying process. Some of herbs that help with this process include but are not limited to:

• Dandelion has a diuretic effect, allowing the liver and kidneys to eliminate toxins faster. It also helps strengthen the immune system, balance blood sugar levels, relieve heartburn, and soothe digestive issues.
• Burdock, an alterative, purifies the blood, improves liver function, and promotes the production of bile, which the liver secretes, assisting the body to excrete waste products from the blood. Burdock also is a diuretic. Therefore, it aids in eliminating excess water by increasing urine output, which helps the kidneys remove toxins. Other uses include reduced cell mutation. Consequently it is anticancer and antitumor. It is anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial.
• Red clover is an excellent blood purifier that gradually cleanses the bloodstream and corrects deficiencies in the circulatory system. It has been shown to thin the blood and reduce the possibility of blood clots and arterial plaques. It is anticancer. Estrogenic, it has been used to treat symptoms of PMS and menopause, promote breast health, and prevent osteoporosis.
• Milk thistle helps to detoxify the liver and encourages the elimination of toxic waste from the colon. Milk thistle is also anti-inflammatory and is thought to be able to support healthy digestive function by promoting enzyme formation, increasing bile production, and soothing the mucous membranes throughout the body.
• Sassafras is a diuretic, thus eliminating excess toxins, salts, and fats from the body. Sassafras is also used to eliminate colds, boost kidney health, relieve pain, prevent cancer, boost the immune system, soothe inflammation, reduce menstruation pain, and increase energy. Its antiseptic properties help protect dental health.
• Yellow dock is a blood purifier and general detoxifier, in particular for the liver. Yellow dock root stimulates bile production, which helps digestion of fats. It also encourages bowel movements to help eliminate lingering waste from your intestinal tract. It is also a diuretic; therefore, it increases the frequency of urination to assist in toxin elimination.
• Schizandra improves liver function, digestive health, and the ability to remove waste from the body. Schizandra also boosts antioxidant activity and improves circulation and digestion. It is also anti-inflammatory and immune boosting and supports adrenal function.
• Lavender essential oil assists in the breakdown of toxic materials from environmental toxins in the lymph, liver, and viscera. It also helps break down hydrogenated oils, trans- fats, and synthetic polymers (from poor-quality deep-fried oils, shortening, and margarine).

You may take them in tea or tincture form. However, most of these herbs are bitter and not so good tasting so you might want to take them in tincture form since in this form you require less amount.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me. Remember I’m here for you. If you need guidance on anything health related in the future, I’m here to help!

Regards,
​Toni

Toni@MoongazingApothecary.com