Herbs that Cleanse

When using herbs as part of your holistic cleanse, it is best to use mixtures that are already blended. Herbology is an art and herbs work synergistically, meaning, you need certain amounts of them so they don’t cancel each other out or become too potent when taking them.

Cleansing products contain fiber and herbs that cleanse, but in different mixtures. This guide can help you choose what would be good for you. You may also feel inclined to take only one or a couple of these, if that is the case, make sure you research further so as not to take too much.

Alfalfa
Aids in digestion, supports liver function, high mineral content which will promote healthy bones and teeth. Anti-bacterial, rich in anti-oxidants and chlorophyll, which may aid in connective tissue repair

Barberry Root
Aids in removal morbid matter from the stomach and bowels, promotes bile flow

Black Cohosh Root
This herb contains estrogen therefore is often used to balance hormones. Also aids the cardiovascular and circulatory systems.

Black Walnut Hulls
Expels parasites and tapeworms, aids digestion, helps eliminate fungal infections.

Blue Violet Leaves
Traditionally used for gout, severe headaches, bronchitis, coughs; relieves pressure in the head. Helps eliminate excess mucus and has been used for the relief of internal ulcers.

Buckthorn Bark
Used as a laxative though is not a "true laxative." Normally, a laxative is a toxin that causes the body to react to expel it, which can be dehydrating to your entire body. Buckthorn Bark works differently as it has a stimulating effect on the liver to increase bile and a calming effect on the gastrointestinal tract. This herb can help strenghthen the digestive tract unlike a true laxative that can make it weaker and even cause dependency. Also good for the skin.

Burdock Root
is one of the best blood purifiers, and promotes kidney function to help clear the blood of harmful acids. It also aids the pituitary gland by releasing protein to help adjust hormone balance, which may aid in the adjustment of excess weight. Is anti-bacterial and anti-fungal, and stimulates digestion and the immune system.

Capsicum or Cayenne Fruit
Cayenne augments the power of all other herbs by increasing the body’s ability to absorb them. Aids in cleansing the circulatory system, which can promote normal blood pressure. Also aids in cleansing digestive system.

Cascara Sagrada Bark
Is rich in hormone-like oils, which promote peristaltic action (the squeezing motion which causes bowel movement) in the intestinal canal. It helps increase the secretions of the stomach, liver, and pancreas. It helps in painless evacuations, and is very cleansing to the colon. The American Indians called it “The Secret Bark” because of the excellent results they obtained

Chickweed
Is valuable for combating blood toxicity and inflammation. Helps to dissolve plaque in the blood vessels and fatty substances in the system. Soothes internal inflammation. Is also has anti-carcinogenic properties and is alkalizing.

Dandelion Root
Stimulates the liver function to detoxify poisons. Also increases bile production and cleanses liver. Also acts as a diuretic

Echinacea
Aids the body’s production of white blood cells, known as the most effective blood and lymphatic cleanser, natural antibiotic and reduces inflammation

Fennel Seed
Valued by the ancient Romans, warriors took it for health and the women used it to suppress the appetite. Also was used by Native Americans and found in a 10th century Anglo-Saxon medical text to use with steam to aid the respiratory tract.

Fenugreek Seed
Promotes mild intestinal muscle contractions. Some studies in animals and humans have shown to lower blood sugar levels and cholesterol levels. May reduce calcium oxalate in kidneys which often contributes to kidney stones. May also calm irritated skin.

Gentian Root
Strengthens digestion and the circulatory system, may elevate body temperature

Ginger Root
Helps relieve indigestion and abdominal cramping by soothing the gastrointestinal tract. Stimulates circulation, reduces nausea, fights inflammation, and reduces blood platelet clumping which can help to reduce the risk of a heart attack.

Golden Seal Root
Helps the body to regulate liver function and aids digestion. Also helps fight infection, reduce inflammation, strengthens organs including liver, colon, and pancreas. Also aids the lymphatic and respiratory systems in turn strengthening the immune system.

Hibiscus (Musk-mallow)
Traditional uses included cooling fevers, anti-inflammatory, mild laxative

Irish Moss
Used to strengthen the glandular system, in turn aiding in thyroid problems, and used to treat bronchitis

Licorice Root
Works as a stimulant on the adrenal glands and endocrine system, also stimulates cell production of interferon, the body’s own anti-viral compound. Reduces inflammation, aids in clearing fluid from the respiratory system. Aids liver function. Archaeologists found a bundle of licorice sticks among King Tut’s Tomb of Treasures.

Marshmallow Root
Does much to help heal and soothe inflamed areas. Works well for poor kidneys and bladder therefore helpful for urinary problems.

Milk Thistle
Constains the anti-oxidant silymarin. Helps to prevent free-radical damage and aids in liver regeneration. Increases oxygen flow through the body, helps the body to manufacture white blood cells.

Mullein Leaf
Is a very beneficial respiratory herb, it has the ability to loosen mucus and move it out of the body.

Oat Straw
Containing, protein, potassium, magnesium and calcium, and B vitamins, has historically been used as a mild anti-depressant

Oregon Grape Root
This is well known for the treatment of skin problems, as it is an excellent blood purifier. Anti-bacterial, it has historically been used to treat yeast overgrowth, parasites, infections including of the urinary tract. Increases bile flow

Passion Flower
Aids in digestion, relaxes muscles to relieve cramping and nervousness, lowers blood pressure

Peach Leaves
Natural laxative, expectorant, sedative and diuretic

Peppermint Leaf
Calms the muscles of the digestive tract, aiding in IBS, indigestion among other ailments.

Prickly Ash Bark
Has a stimulating effect on the lymphatic system and circulation. Helps to purify blood.

Psyllium Husk
is considered an excellent colon and intestinal cleanser. It lubricates and helps increase the bulk of the stool, and it may help absorb chemicals.

Pumpkin Seeds
Used to aids in cleansing the body of parasites. Also has traditionally been used to treat urinary tract problems

Rhubarb Root
Stimulates liver function and digestion. Increase stomach secretions to aid digestion and regulates the intestine’s absorption of fats.

Safflower Herb
Popular remedy for sluggish liver and gall bladder problems, helps to eliminate uric acid from the body, helps loosen hardened phlegm

Sarsaparilla Herb
Is used in glandular balance formulas and has stimulating properties.

Shavegrass (Horsetail)
Strengthens and tones bone and connective tissue (cartilage, collagen, etc.) – fever reducing and anti-inflammatory.

Slippery Elm Bark
Soothes inflamed tissues (internal and external), strengthens intestinal tract, aids in elimination of mucus from lungs, thereby strengthening respiratory system

Triphala
Actually an auyervedic herb comprised to three different fruit/herbs, this works to stimulate peristalsis by stimulating the release of hormonal oils in the intestinal tract.

Witch Hazel
Natural astringent, anti-inflammatory, some studies show that it may strengthen veins

Wormwood
Popular to help kill and eliminate worms and other parasites

Yarrow Flower
Acts as a blood cleanser and is antibiotic. Aids the liver’s function to flush wastes, reduces inflammation, helps to balance hormones. It contains vitamin A, C, E, manganese, copper, potassium, iodine, iron.

Yellow Dock Root
A natural astringent and powerful blood purifier, it helps improve the flow of bile and and aids in cleansing the lymphatic system.

Yucca
Anti-inflammatory, blood purifier, aids to cleanse the kidneys and liver

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to treat, diagnose, cure disease or replace medications.

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