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So, on May 12 I fell of my detox wagon, hard. Sushi for lunch was just the start. Fermented foods are forbidden in ht official “Wild Rose” detox, and combining grains and flesh (rice and fish) is not recommended in the raw food diet or in general optimal digestion terms. Things got much worse, though.
The croissant is chocolate (double – or more – whammy!) and the frothy drink is a decaf cappuccino with lactose-free (cow’s) milk. Wasn’t so good for my wallet either.
On to part 3 of this series, because I’m committed to it. Really, it was the laxative one that interested me the most:
Cleansaherb (tabs) – Red Clover blossoms, Burdock root, Echinacea herb, Mullein leaf, bearberry leaf, Parsley leaf, Marshmallow root.
Red Clover blossoms:
Red clover is also known as a blood purifier, useful for improving the overall health of the liver. It may also act as a digestive aid and stimulator of digestive fluids and bile production. It also does so much more!
From the product web page:
Red Clover, the primary herb in this formula, has been used successfully in many cases of heavy metal toxicity, lymphatic toxicity and mucous congestion. Cleansaherb is an excellent adjunct to fasting and other cleansing programs.
Burdock root:
A blood purifier which cleanses the body of bile, helping to detoxify the liver, kidneys and gallbladder. [Source]
Echinacea herb:
An immune system enhancer. I couldn’t find information that related it directly to detoxification, so I’m guessing that its role in the process is to help those who might experience “sick” symptoms during the detox process.
Mullein leaf:
The leaves and flowers have been used for treating respiratory problems such as dry coughs and bronchitis for many years. Mullein was a traditional treatment for diarrhea and rheumatism, and ointments for bums and earaches. [Source] I think that’s supposed to read “burns”, not “bums”. “Bums is too colloquial.
Bearberry (aka Uva ursi) leaf:
A diuretic and treatment for urinary tract infections.
Parsley leaf:
Parsley Root is an old-time remedy for digestive disorders, kidney and liver problems, menstrual irregularities, and cleansing the blood and body of toxins. It’s also a diuretic.
Marshmallow root:
See Part 2 of this series.
