We live in a modern culture obsessed with detoxification and herbal detox, all the celebs are doing it and it's always being talked about in the media, but why did we never hear of our Granny doing a herbal detox? Perhaps its because we now live in such an environmentally toxic world, and for many people stress can be very "toxic" to the body. Not to mention the toxins in our food and drink, which is all part of modern culture.

Detoxifying and herbal Detox the body is like giving it a spring clean, it helps the body clear out and speed up its waste disposal capabilities, also detoxing the major internal organs can help treat chronic illness, allergies and other symptoms of ill health.

NAME: Barleygrass

LATIN NAME: Hordeum vulgare

PARTS USED: Young leaves of the plant before it produces grain, and before the stem has developed

HERBAL DETOX USES: Barley grass is known to neutralise harmful toxins at a cellular level. It helps the body detoxify, eliminating unhealthy bacteria and balancing gut and bowel health. Barley grass contains vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidants, chlorophyll, live enzymes and amino acids; including a balanced ratio of protein, fat, and carbohydrate necessary for the human diet. It is all easily assimilated throughout the digestive tract, giving our body optimum health. The high levels of chlorophyll aid the blood return to neutral ph balance.

NUTRITIONAL PROFILE:
B complex group	Vitamin C	Folic Acid
Potassium	Calcium	Magnesium
Iron	Copper	Phosperous
Manganese	Zinc	Beta-carotene

MIXES WELL WITH

Wheatgrass

Spirulina

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NAME: Echinacea

LATIN NAME: Echinacea Purpurea

ALSO KNOWN AS: Narrow-leaved purple coneflower, Sampson root, Black Sampson, Red sunflower, Echinacea

PARTS USED: Roots, leaves and flowers of the plant

HERBAL DETOX USES: Echinacea is anti-bacterial and anti-viral, as well as an immune stimulant. It's a useful detoxification agent as it is cleansing and rejuvenating. Rather than having a direct detoxifying action, it is an over-all cellular rejuvenating tonic for the bodily systems.

MIXES WELL WITH

Golden Seal

Marigold

Myrrh

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NAME: Fennel seed

LATIN NAME: Foeniculum vulgare

ALSO KNOWN AS: Large fennel, sweet fennel, wild fennel, finocchio, carosella, Florence fennel, Fennel

PARTS USED: seeds of the plant

HERBAL DETOX USES: Fennel is a gentle detoxifying herb. It clears the joints of a build up of uric acid (that can lead to goit) and is a gentle cleanser of the liver. It is a tonic for the kidneys, and acts as a natural diuretic. It can help as a part of a detox plan in settling the stomach and flushing out the kidneys and liver. It is good for children and pregnant women and tastes nice in an infusion (tea).

MIXES WELL WITH

Echinacea

Marigold

Liquorice

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NAME: Gotu Kola

LATIN NAME: Hydrocotyle asiatica

ALSO KNOWN AS: Centella, Centella Asiatica, Indian Pennywort and Mandookaparni

PARTS USED: Leaves of the plant

HERBAL DETOX USES: Gotu Kola is a well known herb used as a tonic for the brain. It is helpful as a detoxification aid, because it purifies the blood, strengthens the adrenal glands, and acts as a tonic for the nervous system. It is a supportive herb to the whole body system during the process of clearing the body from toxins. It acts in a balancing and stabilising way, soothing frayed nerves, clearing the mind and combating stress.

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Golden Seal

Marigold

Myrrh

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NAME: Liquorice

LATIN NAME: Glycyrrhiza glabra

ALSO KNOWN AS: Licorice, Yashtimadhu, Mithi-lakdi, Mulathi, Liquorice, sweetwood, licorice root
Atimadhuram, Erattimadhuram, Liquorice.

PARTS USED: Roots

HERBAL DETOX USES: Liquorice is a tonic for the adrenal glands. During a detoxification program, the body is often recovering from over stimulation, and is fasting from stimulants such as caffeinated drinks, tea, coffee and alcohol. Tiredness and legarthgy can be experienced as the body is recovering. Liquorice is excellent for nourishing the adrenals, bringing them into balance and normalises the secretion of adrenaline. It is also soothing for the stomach and throat, and can support the body through the healing response that often happens when detoxifying, such as indigestion, release of mucus, inflammation of the throat, flu-like symptoms, and exhaustion.


MIXES WELL WITH

Golden Seal

Marigold

Myrrh

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Liquorice root powder
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NAME: Marigold

LATIN NAME: Calendula officinalis

ALSO KNOWN AS: Marigold, garden marigold, holigold, Mary bud, pot marigold, Calendula

PARTS USED: Flowers, leaves.

HERBAL DETOX USES: Marigold is ideal for use in a detox program; it is also nature's skin healer. Marigold is soothing to digestive inflammation, and indigestion. So supports the process of detoxification from over-stimulating toxic foods. It calms and soothes the intestinal tract and helps rebuild through cellular renewal. It is anti-fungal so a great detox agent for the gut. It also helps detoxify the gall bladder. It's beautiful yellow colour even when dried indicates its sunshine like uplifting qualities.

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Golden Seal

Marigold

Myrrh

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NAME: Milk Thistle

LATIN NAME: Silybum marianum

ALSO KNOWN AS: Holy thistle, marythisle, St. Mary's thistle, Marian Thistle, Milk Thistle

PARTS USED: Seeds

HERBAL DETOX USES: Milk Thistle is used as a liver tonic. The liver works hard to process, break down and excrete toxins in the body, and often gets over worked. Milk thistle encourages the flow of bile so is helpful to an inflamed or overworked liver. It is an excellent detox aid. It also is an anti-oxidant and helps protect the liver from toxins associated with some medication.

MIXES WELL WITH

Golden Seal

Marigold

Liquorice

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NAME: Myrrh

LATIN NAME: Commiphora myrrha

ALSO KNOWN AS: Bal, Bdellium, Bol, Comniphora molmol, Comniphora myrrha, Guggal Resin, Gum Myrrh, Heerabol, Mo Yao, Opopanax.

PARTS USED: Resin from the tree.

HERBAL DETOX USES: Myrrh has anti-septic and anti-microbial properties. It is used to treat infection. It is a natural cleaning agent. It is excellent for intestinal cleansing and ridding the body of parasites.

MIXES WELL WITH

Golden Seal

Marigold

Echinacea

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NAME: Spirulina

ALSO KNOWN AS: Blue green algae

HERBAL DETOX USES: When it is taken over the long term Spirulina has an alkalizing effect on the body, blood and digestive system which can eliminate cravings for sugar and other addictive substances. When the body receives proper nutrition it is less likely to have an overactive appetite. During the detoxifying process spirulina can help balance the blood sugar levels, thus stabilizing mood swings.

One of the reasons your mum always told you to eat your greens is because of Chlorophyll. It is the pigment that makes plants green. And humans, well it makes them healthy because it helps the body get rid of toxins, alkalise the blood, and inhibits the growth of harmful moulds and fungi, all of which are thought to be the root cause of many illnesses. So when we are stressed out, our bodies are showing a wide range of symptoms due to excess acid in the blood. Spirulina can rebalance the PH levels and bring the body back into harmony and health.

Spirulina's nutritional profile
*Vitamins, minerals, chlorophyll, and essential fatty acids
*Highly digestible vegetarian source of protein
*18 Amino Acids
*Vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12, C, E and H
*250% more B12 than Liver!
*One of the highest plant sources of Beta-carotene (x20 than carrots)
*Iron (more than 2 cups of spinach per recommended daily intake)
*Highly alkalising for the blood
*No artificial anything
*Anti-oxidant

Spirulina is also rich in protein, from a 100% vegetable source.

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Wheatgrass

Barleygrass

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NAME: Wheatgrass

LATIN NAME: Triticum aestivum.

PARTS USED: Young grass of the common wheat plant.

HERBAL DETOX USES: Wheatgrass is excellent for detoxification, as it eliminates unhealthy bacteria from the gut. Like barleygrass it alkalises the blood chemistry., whilst protecting the body from toxic build up.
- Boosting energy and vitality levels
- Combating fatigue
- Detoxification
- Eliminates unhealthy bacteria
- Balancing gut and bowel health
- Balancing ph levels in blood
- Treats immune system deficiencies
- Improves clarity of thought
- Stabilises weight, metabolism and cravings
- Aids cell regeneration.

Nutritional profile
* The phytonutrient vitamins available to the body in Wheat grass includes all of the
B complex family,
* Vitamin A, C, E and K.
* There are 90 out of 102 of the essential minerals and trace minerals in Wheatgrass.
* It contains anti-oxidants, Beta-carotene and stunning 70% chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is the basis of all plant life and is full of Vitamin C, potassium and folic acid.
* There are literally 100's of enzymes, some not found in other foods
* A perfect ratio of Protein, fats and carbohydrates, with more protein than meat, fish, dairy, and pulses

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Barleygrass

Spirulina

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Wheatgrass Powder

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NAME: White Sage

LATIN NAME: Salvia Alpine

ALSO KNOWN AS: Californian White Sage

PARTS USED: Leaves and stalks.

HERBAL DETOX USES: White sage is a plant used traditionally for purification. When burnt it's smoke is thought to cleanse stagnant energy from a person, object or place. It has a spiritual significance in Native American culture and is used to call Great spirit, and it is certainly uplifting and purifying. It is an expectorant and anti-spasmodic plant medicine, so it reduces indigestion or stomach griping, and decongests the airways from mucous congestion. It is also a natural anti-septic so can help the body get rid of fungal infections or parasites.

Sage can be bundled together and tied at the bottom around the stalks, creating a smudge stick, this is then lit and used in cleansing ritual, feathers are often used to direct the smoke appropriately. It can also be placed on charcoals traditionally in a shell and then allowed to burn, releasing the purifying smoke. The leaves can also be made into an infusion (tea)


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White Sage loose leaf sprigs (for incense or infusion)

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