How to Make a Spring Liver Cleanse Tea
Even though I am not a proponent of cleanses and fasts, I believe that spring is the season when we need to be nice to our livers. The winter is filled with heavy eating and holiday drinking. And even when it is several months behind us, our livers are still a little frazzled. If this is the case, this is a barrier that will prevent you from losing the extra winter weight.
Instead of "cleansing" or "detoxing" I prefer to take care of the liver gently--so I create a tea blend with dried herbs that is designed to do just that. Read on for how to prepare it yourself.
Things You'll Need:
2 tbsp. stinging nettle leaves
2 tbsp. dandelion leaves
1 tbsp. burdock root
1 tbsp. spearmint
Sweetner of choice (optional)
Boiling Water
Small bowl
Chopsticks
Airtight container
1
Add all of the ingredients to the bowl and mix gently with the chopsticks.
2
Transfer to an airtight container--preferably made of glass and dark in color.
3
Cover tightly and store in a cool, dry place.
4
When it is time to make the tea, steep 1.5 teaspoons for every cup of boiling water. Strain, sweeten to taste and enjoy!
Tips & Warnings
Make sure the herbs are high quality.
You can pick your own dandelion leaves before the plant flowers. Just dry them out before you put them in the tea.
You can also take milk thistle capsules to supplement the tea.
If you suspect something is seriously wrong with your liver, see a doctor.
http://www.ehow.com/how_2254712_spring-liver-cleanse-tea.html
Even though I am not a proponent of cleanses and fasts, I believe that spring is the season when we need to be nice to our livers. The winter is filled with heavy eating and holiday drinking. And even when it is several months behind us, our livers are still a little frazzled. If this is the case, this is a barrier that will prevent you from losing the extra winter weight.
Instead of "cleansing" or "detoxing" I prefer to take care of the liver gently--so I create a tea blend with dried herbs that is designed to do just that. Read on for how to prepare it yourself.
Things You'll Need:
2 tbsp. stinging nettle leaves
2 tbsp. dandelion leaves
1 tbsp. burdock root
1 tbsp. spearmint
Sweetner of choice (optional)
Boiling Water
Small bowl
Chopsticks
Airtight container
1
Add all of the ingredients to the bowl and mix gently with the chopsticks.
2
Transfer to an airtight container--preferably made of glass and dark in color.
3
Cover tightly and store in a cool, dry place.
4
When it is time to make the tea, steep 1.5 teaspoons for every cup of boiling water. Strain, sweeten to taste and enjoy!
Tips & Warnings
Make sure the herbs are high quality.
You can pick your own dandelion leaves before the plant flowers. Just dry them out before you put them in the tea.
You can also take milk thistle capsules to supplement the tea.
If you suspect something is seriously wrong with your liver, see a doctor.
http://www.ehow.com/how_2254712_spring-liver-cleanse-tea.html
