Detox Herbs

Two easy ways to use dandelion, are to steep the roots to make a dandelion infusion or tisane(3) or add dandelion leaves to your salad or entrée (the ‘bitter’ effect of the leaves prepares your digestive system for optimal absorption of the meal to follow).

Dandelion infusion

Place 2 teaspoons of dried dandelion root in a cup. Top with boiling water, leave to steep for 10–15 minutes. Drink twice a day for one to two weeks, once in the morning and once in the evening.

Note: Do not use this herb without consulting your doctor if you have gallstones or gallbladder problems.

Note: If you are using Cilantro as a chelate to remove heavy metals such as mercury from the body, it is important to do this not only slowly, but also under the supervision of a health practitioner as the effects of a heavy-metal detox can be extremely intense.

Cilantro can be eaten my mixing the leaves into a salad or blending them into a smoothie. Start with a small amount so that you can get used to the taste, say a teaspoon of finely chopped leaves. It can also be added to any fresh juice(4), or cut and sprinkled over any savoury meal.

A ¼ cup of chopped leaves and stems daily, is a good amount of cilantro to be taking therapeutically , otherwise, one or two teaspoons every other day will stop the build-up of heavy metals in the body.

In order to make the most of our body’s natural healing power, wherever possible it serves us well to live in unison with Mother Nature. There is an abundance of energy and wellness to be garnered from our gardens and kitchens, just add a little sunshine, kindness, deep breathing and gratitude towards the day… and magick happens. ~ GreenWitch Tea

When health is absent Wisdom cannot reveal itself, Art cannot become manifest, Strength cannot be exerted, Wealth is useless and Reason is powerless. ~ Herophilies, 300 BCE

Please note: I do not offer the above as instruction only as information. As always consult your doctor | health therapist, for any ailment you may have or before starting on the use of any herbal treatment at home.

(1) Mullein (2) Impure blood

(3) Tisanes (4) Juicing with cilantro