Liver-Cleansing Herbal Tea (Fawna Sauna Detox)

All tea blends are carefully handcrafted and made with 100% organic herbs in sustainable, compostable packaging!

Your liver is a vital organ for your overall health, and you need it to be healthy in order for it to perform its many vital functions! This blend is perfect for a liver cleanse or as a detox after a night out drinking!

Pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1-2 tsp. of tea blend and let steep for 10-15 minutes. Strain and enjoy!
The more teaspoons used and longer the tea is steeped = the stronger the taste and effects
1 oz makes up to 15 cups of tea
2 oz makes up to 30 cups of tea
Taste: Sweet, nutty, coffee-like, slightly bitter

Milk thistle seed: Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is a hepatic herb, and hepatic herbs strengthen, cleanse, tone, and regulate functions of the liver and the secretion of bile. Studies suggest that milk thistle can protect the liver from toxins. Its main constituent, silymarin, acts as an antioxidant that can help prevent inflammation and cell damage as well as promote the regeneration of damaged liver cells. Studies have shown milk thistle to be effective towards non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and liver damage caused by alcohol. Overall, milk thistle has the potential to improve liver function and increase survival in those with cirrhosis or chronic hepatitis.

Dandelion root: Dandelion root (Taraxacum officinale) is another hepatic herb that may help detoxify the liver by stimulating the production of bile and increasing urine output, thus flushing out toxins from the body. Several studies found dandelion root to help prevent liver damage due to its anti-inflammatory effects on reducing liver inflammation.

Oregon grape root: Oregon grape (Mahonia aquifolium) is also a hepatic herb and is great for liver health as it stimulates the liver to improve bile production, thus supporting overall liver function and the immune system. A few studies found that a component in Oregon grape called berberine supports the regulation of bile acid metabolism. Bile acid metabolism is the process of creating and breaking down bile acids in the liver and intestines, thus regulating metabolism, shaping the gut microbiome, and supporting liver health. Historically, Oregon grape was used as an appetite stimulant and for problems related to the gall and urinary passages.

Licorice root: Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) has the potential to protect the liver from damage and possesses antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects that help reduce oxidative stress and inflammation in the liver. Licorice root was traditionally used to treat various liver ailments due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties from its active compounds that help reduce oxidative stress and inflammation in the liver.

Ginger: Ginger (Zingiber officinale) has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer effects as it may increase antioxidant activity in the liver, may inhibit growth of liver cancer cells, may protect against alcohol-induced liver damage, and may improve digestion. The components gingerols and shogaols in ginger can protect liver cells from oxidative damage and inflammation. Some studies suggest ginger may be beneficial for people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease by decreasing liver fat and improving liver function markers.

Disclaimers
This product was produced in a home kitchen not inspected by a health department. If you have safety concerns, please contact your local health department.

Please consume in moderation and do your own research accordingly if you are on any medications, pregnant, or have allergies. Do not take licorice root if you are pregnant. Licorice root is not intended for long-term use as it can increase blood pressure and decrease potassium levels. Do not use dandelion root if you have blocked bile ducts, gallbladder inflammation, or intestinal blockage. Avoid Oregon grape if you are on certain medications, such as hypertensive medications, digoxin, insulin, and other blood glucose lowering medications.

These statements and products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration, so therefore are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases. Please consult with a medical professional before using, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medication.

Research Study Sources
Hamza, A. A., Heeba, G. H., Hamza, S., Abdalla, A., & Amin, A. (2021). Standardized extract of ginger ameliorates liver cancer by reducing proliferation and inducing apoptosis through inhibition oxidative stress/inflammation pathway. Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, 134, 111102. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biopha.2020.111102
Kołota, A., & Głąbska, D. (2021). Dietary intake of milk thistle seeds as a source of silymarin and its influence on the lipid parameters in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease patients. Applied Sciences, 11(13), 5836. https://doi.org/10.3390/app11135836
Pfingstgraf, I. O., Taulescu, M., Pop, R. M., Orăsan, R., Vlase, L., Uifalean, A., Todea, D., Alexescu, T., Toma, C., & Pârvu, A. E. (2021). Protective effects of Taraxacum officinale L. (dandelion) root extract in experimental acute on chronic liver failure. Antioxidants, 10(4), 504. https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox10040504
Rostamizadeh, P., Hosseini Asl, S. M. K., Ghaem Far, Z., Ahmadijoo, P., Mahmudiono, T., Bokov, D. O., Alsaikhan, F., Jannat, B., & Mazloom, Z. (2022). Effects of licorice root supplementation on liver enzymes, hepatic steatosis, metabolic and oxidative stress parameters in women with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: A randomized double-blind clinical trial. Phytotherapy Research, 36(10), 3949–3956. https://doi.org/10.1002/ptr.7543
Sun, R., Yang, N., Kong, B., Cao, B., Feng, D., Yu, X., Ge, C., Huang, J., Shen, J., Wang, P., Feng, S., Fei, F., Guo, J., He, J., Aa, N., Chen, Q., Pan, Y., Schumacher, J. D., Yang, C. S., Guo, G. L., Aa, J., & Wang, G. (2017). Orally administered berberine modulates hepatic lipid metabolism by altering microbial bile acid metabolism and the intestinal FXR signaling pathway. Molecular Pharmacology, 91(2), 110–122. https://doi.org/10.1124/mol.116.106617