Triphala and Bitters – 3 Day Cleanse

This 3 day cleanse program contains 2 herbal formulas:  Triphala and Bitters Detox Tea.  By taking these formulas and eating as much raw fruits and veggies as you can (think green smoothies, salads, lightly steamed veggies - only 25% of what you eat should be sweet), you achieve a deep cleanse in 3 days without any cramping, diahrea or interruption in you daily activities.  It is recommended to do a 3 day cleanse at least once a month.  For a deeper cleanse try our 21 Day Completely Refreshed internal Cleanse.

TRIPHALA
is a cornerstone detoxifying & rejuvenating Ayurvedic remedy used for 1000's of years, consisting of a mix of Emblica officinalis (Amalaki), Terminalia bellerica (Bibhitaki), and Terminalia chebula (Haritaki) in equal parts.

Triphala encourages gentle, full elimination and overall health harmony, by pulling stagnant toxic residue from the digestive tract, increasing the intestinal absorption, and encouraging healthy flora growth... among many other protective and nutritive jobs. An article published by The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine explains, "a number of potential uses of Triphala, which include free radical scavenging, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulating, appetite stimulation, gastric hyperacidity reduction, dental caries prevention, antipyretic, analgesic, antibacterial, antimutagenic, wound healing, anticariogenic, antistress, adaptogenic, hypoglycemic, anticancer, hepatoprotective, chemoprotective, radioprotective, and chemopreventive effects. Triphala may also promote proper digestion and absorption of food, reduce serum cholesterol levels, improve circulation, relax bile ducts, prevent immunosenescence, maintain homeostasis of the endocrine system, and increase production of red blood cells and hemoglobin. Polyphenols in Triphala modulate the human gut microbiome and thereby promote the growth of beneficial Bifidobacteria and Lactobacillus while inhibiting the growth of undesirable gut microbes. The bioactivity of Triphala is elicited by gut microbiota to generate a variety of anti-inflammatory compounds (J Altern Complement Med. 2017 Aug 1; 23(8):607-614. Therapeutic Uses of Triphala in Ayurvedic Medicine by C. Peterson, PhD; K. Denniston, BS; and D. Chopra, MD; https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5567597)."

Note: Triphala is not habit forming and is considered a very safe herb, able to be used in smaller doses for children and the elderly, and safe for long term use. There are no known major drug interactions when used at the typical doses. Please consult with your Health Care Professional if you are taking medications that require specific levels to be maintained, such as blood thinners, seizure medications, and chemotherapy, since Triphala can increase the elimination of foreign chemicals from the body.

We offer only the finest quality, Fair-Trade, Organically-Grown Triphala Powder.

Directions: Traditional dosage is as a tea made with 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon of powdered Triphala and hot water twice daily on an empty stomach. After ingesting at night, do not eat anything else before bed. In the morning, wait at least an hour before eating a meal. If you feel nausea or any other cleansing discomforts such as headache or diarrhea, decrease your dosage and eat fresh fruit in the mornings after dosage. Your cleansing experience can be easy, and feel purely relieving and life-giving. It is important to drink plenty of water and eat a plant-based diet while cleansing. For more details and internal cleansing tips click here.

BITTERS DETOX TEA
A blend of herbs and bitter roots for digestive system activation and detoxification.  Also rich in nutrients to strengthen the structural system (bones, connective tissues, tendons, etc.), and calm inflammation.

• Tones and nourishes the the fascia and tissues of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, spleen, pancreas and gall bladder
• Stimulate production of digestive enzymes, bile & HCL
• Balance sugar and curb cravings
• Soothe gas, heartburn, bloating, nausea
• Increase absorption of fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, K and minerals
• Balance appetite
• Ease constipation and regulate bowel movements
• Rich in bio-available minerals to build healthy blood

Gentian, Burdock and Dandelion roots are famous for toning and clearing the liver, gall bladder, pancreas, spleen and stomach while building the blood with minerals.  Oatstraw is also rich in minerals and used through the ages to calm nerves, support kidney function and grow strong shiny hair, skin and nails.  Ginger, Clove, Anise, Cinnamon and Cardamom serve to soothe the digestive track, direct the nutrients throughout the body systems and add a warming, wonderful aroma.

Directions: Add 1oz tea and 1 pint of water to a non-aluminum pot, cover and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat to LOW and simmer for 10 min. Cool and strain. Take in 3 equal doses throughout the day.  This tea is best taken very warm, in sips, just after a meal or on an empty stomach (wait 15 minutes before eating). Store your tea and strained roots, separately, for no more than 72 hours in an airtight container in the the refrigerator.  You can re-simmer the herbs at least 2 times, or until the brown color of the tea begins to fade.

Ingredients:  Gentian Root Gentiana lutea, Burdock Root Arctium lappa, Dandelion Root Taraxacum officinale, Fennel Seed Foeniculum vulgare, Marshmallow Root Althaea officinalis, Oatstraw  Avena sativa, Cinnamomum verum, Cardamom Elettaria cardamomum, Clove Syzygium aromaticum, Star Anise Illicium verum, Ginger Zingiber officinale