The key herbs in AlkaliniTea have amazing benefits:
Cornsilk: Demulcent diuretic for cystitis, dysuria, urethritis and bed-wetting. Anti-inflammatory effects useful for treating irritated bladder and prostatitis. Stimulates bile flow from liver aiding detoxification. Reduces fluid retention and eliminates toxins and excess uric acid via the kidneys so helpful in gout and arthritis and chronic skin problems such as boils. Helps dissolve stones and gravel.
Dandelion leaf: Diuretic so useful for water retention, cellulite and urinary tract infections. High potassium content replaces that lost through increased urination. Improves elimination of uric acid and helps to dissolve stones and gravel.
Goldenrod: Antiseptic diuretic, aids elimination of toxins, useful in gout, inflammatory conditions, cystitis, acute and chronic urinary tract infections, bed-wetting, bladder weakness and incontinence. Helps dissolve kidney and bladder stones. Astringent and antiseptic bitter good for maintaining gut flora , treating candida, stimulates bile flow. Decongestant and expectorant for lungs/catarrh symptoms. Antimicrobial supporting the immune system.
Cleavers: Diuretic, aids elimination of fluid toxins via kidneys and useful for urinary infections, stones and irritable bladder. Cleansing for chronic skin disorders such as eczema. Helps with gout and arthritis. Tones the lymphatic system, aids immune system and purifies blood. Improves digestion and stimulates bile flow.
Nettle leaf: Diuretic relieves fluid retention and bladder infections or irritation. Helps incontinence and excretes uric acid so good for gout and arthritis. Stimulates liver and kidney functions to relieve toxins, astringent tannins protect gut lining, reduces blood sugar, antihistamine helps with hay fever and allergies, clears catarrh, rich in iron.
Marshmallow leaf: A diuretic which soothes inflamed and irritated tissues, relieving cystitis, urethritis and irritable bladder. Eases passing of stones and gravel. Plantain: Clears heat and toxins, boosts immune system, anti-viral against herpes viruses and urinary tract infections. Mucilage soothes mucous membranes throughout the body. Antiseptic and antispasmodic so can help with coughs and sore throats too.
Mullein: Soothing diuretic for urinary tract infections and increases elimination of toxins so useful for rheumatism and gout. Enhances immunity and anti-inflammatory. Soothes gut , relieves anxiety, soothes dry cough and decongestant for phlegm. Also good for earache and encourages sleep.
Rose petals: Relieves infections and fluid retention and helps eliminate toxins. Reduces inflammation and dissolves stones. Enhances immunity, reduces heat and infection, reduces fevers. Helps prevent and relieve colds by reducing mucus. Uplifting and calming. Combats infection and helps re-establish normal gut flora. Tannins reduce hyperacidity in the gut.
Lavender: Volatile oils are antiseptic, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal. Rosmarinic acid has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory action. Taken in a hot tea it increases elimination of toxins via the skin and urine. Excellent for anxiety, headaches and helps with nervous exhaustion. Releases spasm in the bowel and protects against bacteria and fungi. Anti-microbial helps with resistance to colds and to decongest.
