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| If you are taking medicinal herbs, consider substituting teas or powders for alcohol tinctures, take the tinctures well-diluted in fresh juice or pour boiling water over the tincture in a teacup, which will cause most of the alcohol to evaporate. If you are taking prescription drugs, or if you have been treated in the past with drugs that have serious side effects, consult an experienced holistic physician or healthcare professional before planning a detoxification program. |
| Herbal Detox Teas |
| It's easy to combine tonic herbs in flavorful tea blends suitable for drinking throughout the day not only during the precleanse phase but during more ambitious detoxification. Unlike some commercial ''detox" or dieter's teas, the following do not contain laxative herbs or caffeine. Some of the ingredients, such as dandelion leaf or root, are mild diuretics that help rid the body of excess fluids without disrupting the body's balance of potassium and other minerals. These recipes are flexible and versatile. If you don't have an ingredient, simply leave it out or substitute something with a similar action. |
| These recipes are measured in parts, which can be teaspoons, tablespoons, cups or any unit of volume. Label and store each blend in a tightly sealed container away from heat and light. |
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