Add a tea bag of organic senna leaves and 1 tsp. of freshly chopped organic ginger and cover with a lid for 5 to 10 minutes. Senna is a laxative herb, which according to acupuncturist Michael Tierra in his book “The Way of Herbs,” (See Reference 3) increases intestinal peristaltic movements. Ginger is a good ally for this laxative herb, since it is a carminative. According to the book “The Dictionary of Modern Herbalism” by Simon Mills, (See Reference 4) carminative herbs ease flatulence and colic in the intestines.

Step 3

Strain out the plant material and add honey if you desire.

Step 4

Drink your senna and ginger tea before bedtime, in order to have the effects of senna happen first thing int he morning. It usually takes senna’s laxative properties 8 to 10 hours to prompt the colon to eliminate waste material.

Step 5

Add 2 to 3 droppersful or 30 to 60 drops of dandelion root tincture to a glass of water and drink without sweetening, first thing in the morning. The bitter taste of dandelion is what makes this herb a cholagogue, which according the book “Making Plant Medicine” by Richo Cech helps cleanse the liver by promoting the secretion of bile.

Step 6

Drink at least 6 to 8 glasses of water throughout the day during your liver and colon cleanse in order to help the body eliminate toxic waste.

Step 7

Repeat the steps for a week and eat easy to digest food in order to allow the colon to fully cleanse.