Detox Tea

       For several thousand years the Chinese have been using a mixture of herbs to clear away toxins from the body. Today, our bodies are exposed to an increasing level of dangerous chemicals that exists as pollutants in the environment. Detoxification becomes necessary in today's world. The herbs that the Chinese used are believed to promote good skin, positive emotions and increase the flow of positive energy in the body.

Turmeric Detox Tea

       Turmeric contains “curcumin” which is a free radical fighting substance that is used as a defense against cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. Curcumin is also antitumor, antiarthritic, anti-amyloid and anti-inflammatory. Turmeric can be combined with ginger to make a delicious detoxifying tea.

Ingredients:

2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger
1/2 teaspoon powdered turmeric
1 tablespoon maple syrup
Juice of 1/2 lemon

1. Boil the water, then add the powdered ginger and turmeric. Simmer for 10 minutes.
2. Strain the tea into a mug then add maple syrup and lemon
3. Stir the mixture and it’s ready

Kidney Detox Tea recipe

Drink one cup of the tea three times a day for 7 to 10 days, and one cup a day for maintenance.
Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:
1/2 teaspoon licorice
1 1/2 cups purified water
1/2 tablespoon burdock root
1/2 tablespoon dandelion root

Cleansing Tea

2 parts Red Clover Flowers
1 part Spearmint
1 part Poke Root
1 part Ginkgo Leaf
1 part Nettle leaf
2 parts Burdock Root
2 parts Chaparral
1 part Dandelion Root
1 part Licorice Root

Drink 1 cup 2 to 3 times daily.

Tea Ingredients and its effects on the body

Sarsaparilla root - increases the urine flow. It also functions as a blood purifier.

Burdock root - promotes better kidney function. It contains volatile oils which help remove toxins through the pores of the sweat glands.

Hibiscus flower - mild laxative

Echinacea Angustifolia - body detoxifier

Fenugreek seed - promotes the excretion of mucous from the bronchial tubes.

Ginger root - stimulates the circulatory system.

Cascara Sagrada bark - stimulates secretions of the pancreas, stomach and gall bladder.

Milk Thistle seeds - commonly used as a liver protector

Red Clover - it is also a blood purifier that is rich in minerals.

Dandelion root - a powerful diuretic which also stimulates the elimination of toxins from the blood.

Yellow Dock root - improves bile flow. Lymphatic system cleanser. An old remedy for skin eruptions caused by internal toxins.