Spring has Sprung - Time to Detox?

Spring is a time for nature and ourselves to awaken for a fresh start and for the new to begin we sometimes have to clear out the old. Before its too late, when the leaves still are young, take the opportunity to spring clean your inner system with blooming natural goodies that nature provides. Without fasting or detoxing in any other way, simply add one or all of these three herbs to your diet! Dry the herbs and drink them as tea twice a day by pouring hot water over the leaves. You can do this over a weekend up to three weeks for more effect. 

1. Dandelion. Pick the leaves from dandelions when they are young because larger leaves become bitter. You can also dry the roots for tea, use the flowers in colourful salads or throw the whole plant in a smoothie! Dandelion is detoxifying, stimulates the digestive system and strengthens the liver and kidneys. 

2. Nettles. Nettles grow where the soil is full of nutritions and therefore themselves become multi vitamins, particularly rich in iron and calcium! Pick them when they are babies, wear gloves and heat or dry them before you consume them. You can make nettle soup or dry the leaves for tea or powder. Besides being rich in minerals, nettles help clean the blood, kidneys and urinary system from waste.

3. Birch. Birch supports the bodies system to flush out toxins, aids digestion and suports circulation. It also lowers cholesterol levels and boosts the immune system. Pluck the leaves as small as possible, dry them or place them directly in hot water for a refreshing drink!

Inspired by our teacher this week, Kristina Lundberg, who we have spent time with in the forrest picking greens and tasting herbs.