This simple tea has liver support herbs as a base, and tasty herbs that make detox easy, one sip at a time. The tea is best simmered gently, rather than infused.
- Arctium (Burdock)
- Rumex (Yellow dock)
- Taraxicum (Dandelion)
- Mahonia (Oregon grape)
- Glycyrrhiza (Licorice)
- Foeniculum (Fennel)
- Cinnamomum (Cinnamon)
- Zingiber (Ginger)
- Citrus aurantium (Orange)
Combine equal parts of each ingredient to start, adding more or less of the ginger, licorice, or cinnamon to adjust for personal tastes.Simmer 1 tsp of herb per 1 cup hot water (ideally, 5-6 tsp to 5-6 cups of water). The tea is to be prepared each morning and consumed throughout the day to support the liver and detoxification process.
CAUTION: If you have high blood pressure, omit the Licorice from the recipe.
Dr. Sarah Sjovold grew up in a family that valued the use of natural medicines. Thanks to this early exposure, and after receiving both alternative and conventional medicine for a chronic illness, Dr. Sjovold developed a deep appreciation for the art of healing.