Herbal Detox - part 4 - Kidney Flush
This cleanse is of particularly benefit to those with arthritis, cystitis, kidney problems, excess mucous, acid stomach and joint pains.
The kidney cleanse consists of 4 treatments
- Dandelion & Marshmallow Formula
- Kidney flush drink, made and taken first thing in the morning
- Barley water
- Parsley & Cornsilk tea
Dandelion & Marshmallow Formula
- 5ml in a little water or juice 3 times daily between meals
Kidney Flush Drink
- Juice of one lemon and one lime (pref organic)
- 1 litre of filtered/distilled water
- 1 pinch of cayenne pepper - 1 teaspoon
Mix together and drink on an empty stomach within 1 hour of waking. This rinses and flushes your digestive tract of any leftover food and acids.
Barley water
Barley water is a traditional drink, which supports and nourishes the kidneys. You will need…
- 1/2 cup of whole barley ( pref organic)
- 5 cups of filtered / distilled water
- 1/4 of a cinnamon stick
- Grated ginger
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice
Place the barley, water, cinnamon and ginger into a pan and simmer for 20mins.
After cooling, strain and finally add the fresh lemon juice to taste.
Drink 1 - 3 cups daily
Continue all of the above for 2 weeks
Maintenance
After the initial 2 weeks continue drinking Parsley & Cornsilk tea to soothe the kidneys, strengthen the bladder and helping to keep the body more alkaline. Drink plenty of fluids. Try lemon juice in water, dandelion coffee or ginger tea.
