Love Your Liver Tea

Description

These herbs were chosen for two primary reasons, 1) for their medicinal purposes and 2) for the taste. I set out to create a tea that tastes great and is supportive for the liver. As the liver is an organ that plays a role in digestion, many of the herbs chosen here also support the digestive organs.

• Peppermint Leaf: primarily a digestive aid that can relieve nausea and gas, as well as cramping and spasms.
• Licorice Root: anti-viral and anti-toxin, reduces inflammation and can help lower liver enzyme levels
• Dandelion Leaf: has a stimulating and decongesting effect on the liver
• Orange Peel: anti-microbial, supports liver detoxification
• Burdock Root: a cooling herb that is great for liver support and a digestive aid

A note about Licorice Root: a key constituent of licorice root can impact sodium and potassium levels. If you have history of high blood pressure, water retention, heart palpitations or other signs of heart/kidney stress, you should use licorice root under the guidance of a qualified health-care provider. Also avoid during pregnancy.