CLEANSING TEA

Dandelion Root & Leaf (Taraxacum officinalis)
Actions
A powerful diuretic, bitter tonic, pancreatic regulator, galactagogue, cholagogue, anti-rheumatic, pancreatic and bile duct stimulant, stimulant to
portal circulation, laxative (mild), urinary antiseptic, anti-eczema, detoxicant, choleretic.
Uses
Liver disorders, inflammation of gall bladder – counters tendency to form gall stones, mild jaundice – clear yellowish complexion and to brighten the eyes;
to stimulate flow of bile. Indigestion, lack of appetite, muscular rheumatism, hypoglycaemia, anorexia nervosa, wasting diseases, warts,
infective hepatitis.
· Powerful diuretic and one of the best natural sources of potassium – synthetic diuretics cause loss of potassium.
· Rich in nutrient minerals.
· Promotes elimination of plasma cholesterol.
· Fluid retention of heart origin.
· Promotes loss of weight during dieting.
Contraindications: Not given in the presence of blocked bile duct.

Yellow Dock (Rumex crispus)
Actions
General alterative tonic, bitter, laxative, lymphatic, cholagogue, hepatic.
Uses
· Disorders of spleen, lymphatic glands, to promote flow of bile in liver congestion and jaundice.
· Mineral rich.
· Contains sulphur – of value in chronic skin conditions.
· Roots possess the property to attract iron from the soil which is transmuted into organic iron in the plant tissues.
Therefore, herb is a blood enricher for the treatment of simple iron-deficiency anaemia.
· Used extensively in chronic, dry itchy skin eruptions, boils, shingles, psoriasis.
· Rheumatism, ulcers of the mouth (mouthwash).
· Valuable remedy for constipation.

Nettles (Urtica dioica)
Actions
Astringent, tonic, diuretic, alterative, rubefacient, blood tonic, antiseptic, circulatory stimulant, amphoteric,
lowers high blood pressure and blood sugar, re-mineraliser, anti-rheumatic.
Uses
· One of the most widely applicable plants
· Strengthens and support the whole body.
· Eczema, nosebleeds, haemorrhage (i.e. uterine).
· High is chlorophyll, vitamins and minerals.
· Good for gall bladder and spleen.
· Strengthens natural resistance.

Plantain (Plantago major)
Actions
Expectorant, demulcent, astringent, diuretic, externally emollient and vulnerary; anti-histamine, anti-bacterial,
anti-allergy, blood tonic, lymphatic, anti-haemorrhagic, antacid.
Uses
Chronic blood disorders, shingles, neuralgic remedy, diabetes, fever, kidney and bladder disorders, irritable bowel,
diverticulosis, ulcers, internal/external bleeding – excess menstrual loss, hyperacidity, bronchitis, bruises, skin eruptions and disorders,
wounds that refuse to heal, cystitis with blood.
· One of the most versatile herbs.
· Rich source of minerals.
· All body tissues feel its beneficial influence.

Red Clover (Trifolium pratense)
Actions
Expectorant, anti-spasmodic, alterative, sedative, anti-inflammatory, anti-neoplastic, lymphatic.
Uses
Mouth ulcers and sore throat, skin diseases: scrofula, eczema, old sores that refuse to heal; TB: cough and night sweats;
whooping cough, bronchitis in children.
· Mild stimulating and relaxing alterative with affinity for throat and salivary glands.
· Reputed anti-neoplastic for reduction of tumors and hard swellings, especially of ovaries and breast.
· Long traditional reputation as a drink for cleansing the lymphatic vessels through which cancer is believed to spread.

Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
Actions
Anti-inflammatory, carminative, anti-spasmodic, expectorant, vasodilator, anti-cholesterol, anti-emetic, diaphoretic.
Uses
Keynote: Diffusive stimulant.
Travel sickness, flatulent colic, irritable bowel and diarrhea – where no inflammation exists, colds and flu – to promote perspiration
and thus reduce body temperature; cold hand and feet, hypothermia, brain fatigue, general weakness, nausea and vomiting,
morning sickness of pregnancy, sickness of chemotherapy and after surgical operation.
· Traditional ingredient in prescriptions to ensure absorption through the stomach to all parts of the body.
· Stimulant of the peripheral circulation.
Contraindications: In kidney disease. Best taken with food.

Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra
Actions
Anti-depressive, expectorant, demulcent, anti-inflammatory, adrenal agent (restorative), anti-spasmodic,
mild laxative, emollient, pectoral, tonic Uses
Adrenal insufficiency, hypo-glycaemia, inflamed stomach, peptic ulcer, duodenal ulcer, respiratory infections: dry cough, lung troubles, TB;
prevents urinary tract infections.
· One of a group of plants that has a marked effect upon the endocrine system.
· Chemicals present have a structure similar to the natural steroids of the body. Therefore, Licorice has
a beneficial action of the treatment of adrenal gland problems.
· Wide use in bronchial problems such as catarrh, bronchitis and coughs in general.
· Used as treatment for gastritis and stomach ulcers. Relieves abdominal colic.
Contraindications: Pregnancy, cirrhosis of the liver, and in the presence of digitalis

Fennel Seeds (Foeniculum vulgare)
Actions
A gentle warming agent for delicate stomachs, carminative, aromatic, anti-spasmodic, digestive, orexigenic, rubefacient, diuretic (soothing),
galactagogue, mild stimulant, anti-inflammatory, anti-coagulant, microbial, expectorant, estrogen-effect.
Uses
· To disperse windy colic in infants, griping, to arouse appetite, sweeten a sour stomach.
· Soothe irritable bowel.
· Increases milk in nursing mother.
· Obesity.
· Seeds contain an important essential oil.
· Calming effect on bronchitis and coughs.
Contraindications: Side effect (rare) – large doses may bring on slight return of periods in menopausal women.