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| in the treatment of arthritis and rheumatism, is both a stimulant of the lymphatic system and a detoxifying herb. Devil's claw is sold in health food stores. Follow label directions. |
| Perhaps the best known lymph-toning herb is cleavers, also called galium or bedstraw. The Austrian herbalist Maria Treben wrote that cleavers tea rids the liver, kidney, pancreas and spleen of toxic wastes. She recommended drinking it daily to tone the lymph glands and improve lymphatic health. Cleavers can be combined with other herbs and should be made as an infusion. Pour 1 cup boiling water over 1 teaspoon dried herb or 1 tablespoon fresh (double these measurements for medicinal strength tea) and let stand, covered, 10 to 15 minutes. |
| Other herbs that support, stimulate or help cleanse the lymph system include bayberry bark, sage, sumac bark, wheatgrass, burdock root, dandelion, goldenseal, yellow dock root, stinging nettle and red clover. |
| The Importance of Water |
| Water, which is vital to good health every day, takes on special importance during detoxification. Extra water helps the kidneys function well, dilutes toxins in the urinary tract and prevents intestinal blockages. |
| No discussion of water would be complete without a caution regarding American tap water. Concerns |
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