Detox Herbs - Detoxification Herbs
Detox Herbs - Detoxification Herbs
Alfalfa provides natural chlorophyll helping to sweeten the breath and freshen body odors. It is also excellent source of fiber and is a natural laxative.
Black walnut hull helps the body eliminate parasites and as itcontains antifungal agent.
Cascara sagrada bark stimulates secretions of the gall bladder, liver, pancreas and stomach due to its bitter anthraquinone content. It is appreciated for its quick-acting laxative effects.
Capsicum is rich in vitamin C and it acts as an antioxidant, antiseptic and circulatory stimulant. It also helps improve metabolism therefore contributing to weight loss.
Gentian root is an antiseptic agen, and cholagogue. It is very bitter and works as a great digestive secretions. It also helps in the breakdown of fats and protein. It also helps improve the assimilation of nutrients like vitamin B12 and iron.
Hibiscus flower has soothing properties and is mildly antibacterial. It is also mildly antiparasitic and diuretic.
Horsetail is considered diuretic and an antifungal agent. It is also extremely rich in trace minerals and improves the healing of flesh, cartilage and bones.
Irish Moss is a seaweed which is demulcent, alterative, and nutritive. It soothes irritated gastrointestinal tract.
Licorice root is well known in Chinese medicine as “the great harmonizer”. It is mildly nutritive, laxative, and considered a rejuvenative. It nourishes the adrenal glands and soothes irritated mucus membrane. Using controlled amounts may instill a feeling of calmness.
Marshmallow root is demulcent, mild laxative, diuretic, nutritive, and rejuvenative. Its high mucilaginous content provides moisture to dry tissues and soothes an irritated digestive tract.
Milk thistle seed stimulates protein synthesis and is used to improve liver function. It is also a liver protector agent (hepatoprotective). Milk thistle helps to detoxify a wide range of potentially damaging contaminants and that includes alcohol, drugs and a wide variety of chemicals.
Mullein leaf is a diuretic, demulcent, and a vulnerary. It is beneficial for the respiratory system and it also soothes irritated tissues and .
Oatstraw is highly rejuvenative, nutritive, and calming to the nervous system. It helps in exhaustion, depression and provides minerals to nourish bones, nails, hair and skin.
Passionflower leaf is widely known for its calming effect on the nervous system. It reduces stress and slows the breakdown of neurotransmitters. It can also also be used to calm an irritable bowel.
Pumpkin seed is highly nutritive and helps the body expel parasites. It contains beneficial linolenic acid.
Slippery elm bark is widely known as antiflammatory agent. It is a nutritive, laxative, and promotes tissue healing. As a result it helps soothing irritated tissues of the gastrointestinal tract. Considered to be one of the most digestible substances.
Violet leaf is an alterative, demulcent, antifungal, laxative and diuretic. It is rich in beta carotene and vitamin C.
Witch hazel bark, leaves and twigs are high in flavonoids that helps heal damaged blood vessels. This plant is also mildly anti-inflammatory and antiseptic.
Yucca root is effective as laxative agent and an alterative. It helps break down organic waste in the body. One of its main uses in alternative medicine is to relieve the inflammation caused by arthritis.