3 Herbs for Everyday Cleansing
Need an every day remedy for boosting energy, or simply want to fight the barrage of toxins we encounter every day? Keep these three herbs in your pantry or medicine chest for a safe and effective way to detox any day or everyday!
- Nettles – this dark green herb is wonderfully nutritious, and acts as a natural diuretic. It's a good kidney and bladder cleanser, and has anti-inflammatory and anti-histamine properties as well. Brew as a tasty tea or overnight as an infusion. Capsules and extracts are also available.
- Dandelion – one of nature's wonder plants, dandelions appear in the spring, just when most of us are in need of a detox. They are excellent liver cleansers, and are useful for mitigating unwanted side effects of prescription medications. Take by capsule or extract, or get brave in the kitchen and make dandelion wine or fritters from the flowers.
- Psyllium Seed or Husk – Psyllium is a fiber-rich, spongy seed that is especially effective in cleansing the colon. Because it is high in soluble fiber, this is an essential supplement for those on low-carb diets, and can help manage weight by creating a feeling of fullness. Take one capsule per day before or between meals with plenty of water.
