I am responding to many call about what type of herbs are best for the spring cleansing period. I am in the midst of a liver, whole body cleanse and here is what I am personally using. I am using all certified and organic loose herbs by the pound which I find more effective than capsules of tinctures. If you absolutely don’t have the time to get the fresh herbs, tinctures are second best way to go.
1 part Marshmallow root
1 part Burdock root
1 part Dandelion root and leaf
1 part Milk thistle
1 part Wild cherry bark
1 part Burplerum ( not an absolute but is know in chinese medicine as the the number one liver cleanser/tonic)
1 part Chickweed
simmer for 10 minutes and sip through out the day. I make one large batch and keep adding to it. Every 2 days, I discard and start fresh.
The herb company I ordered my bulk herbs from is called STAR WEST BOTANICALS. But people in the hartford area, there is a wonderful health food store in Bloomfield called LIMS HEALTHFOOD in the Copaco center near home depot— and they have all the medicinal herbs in bulk and are very helpful. Just bring in this list and they will be able to help find all of these ingredients. I love to support them because they are local and small business. xoxo
