Detoxification With Herbs

by Marguerite Dunne

Copyright 2003 All rights reserved.

Our bodies can become toxic from the foods we eat, our workplace, our homes, acid rain, new carpets, 30-year old dumpsites nearby, and 1,000 other ways we would never suspect. When beginning any kind of healing program, it is good to use herbs for detoxification of our bodies so that our bodies are ready and able to handle all the healing tasks they will need to do.

Burdock root -supreme blood and lymphatic cleanser, balances hormones and prevents mineral deposits in joints, promotes kidney function to clear the blood of harmful acids

Pau D'Arco -a blood cleanser with antibacterial properties, protects the liver, improves assimilation of nutrients, eliminates fungus infestations, helps build the immune system

Yellow Dock -nutritive tonic very high in iron, nourishes the liver and spleen, helps clear intestinal tract of bacteria

Cascara Sagrada -a safe laxative, stimulates the secretions of the digestive system, restores tone to relaxed bowel

Dandelion -helps liver to detoxify poisons, blood purifier and cleanser, rich in vitamins and minerals, diuretic which replaces potassium, neutralizes uric acid

Milk Thistle -cleanses and repairs liver damage, especially after heavy use of drugs or alcohol

Parsley -high in potassium, which gives muscle tone to bladder, increases flow of urine

Black Cohosh -calming for the nerves, balances hormones, cleansing for the liver and gallbladder

Ginger -works as a diffusive stimulant

Red Clover -cleans mucus from the system, fights infection, high in iron and minerals, curbs appetite, helps with depression

Fennel -relieves gas, colic and cramps, nourishes the system

Pumpkin seeds -expels tapeworms efficiently, nutritious

Garlic -natural antibiotic, kills bacteria, parasites and worms, cleans and strengthens the blood vessels

Papaya -helps with digestion

Watermelon seeds -terrific diuretic!

Special Supplementary Aids:

Chlorophyll -cleanses blood, adds nutrition, promotes energy

Reishi mushrooms -cleans and protects the liver, has anti-inflammatory properties, kills viruses and bacteria, an antitumor agent, protects the immune system

Vitamin A -best vitamin to help the eyes, promotes growth and repair of body tissues

Vitamin C -kills germs, promotes good respiratory system

Alfalfa -a liver cleanser, scrubs out intestine, adds minerals

Acidophilus -replaces friendly bacteria to our intestinal tract, necessary for normal digestion

Pancreas homeopathy -adds enzymes to help in the digestive system

Coenzyme Q 10 -important in immune function, kills free radicals

Lecithin -a fat emulsifier that releases toxins from fat deposits, a main ingredient of every cell, aids fat digestion

Oat bran -cleans intestinal tract, helps nerves

Psyllium husks -fast acting bulk fiber

DMG -carries oxygen to the cells, promotes energy and concentration

Calcium -for proper bone function, works synergistically with magnesium

Magnesium -helps the body absorb calcium, counteracts glandular disorders