Detox is composed with 100% natural ingredients and plants with recognized virtues acting in synergism with the body. Contains Aloe Vera to ensure the protection of the stomach. Scrophularia nodosa (figwort) treats chronic skin affections such as eczema and psoriasis. USES The active ingredients of DETOX: Milk thistle is used in Herbal Medicine as a liver protectant. It also helps to support liver function. The ancient Greeks already knew about the properties of milk thistle to treat hepatic and biliary troubles. Silymarin, isolated in 1968, is considered to be the active substance responsible for the therapeutic effects of the plant. Artichoke is used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve digestive disturbances and to help increase bile flow. Artichoke has been used for its therapeutic values since Antiquity. Its active ingredient is cynarine, a substance in the polyphenol family. Burdock is used in Herbal Medicine as an alterative to help remove accumulated waste products via the kidneys, skin and mucus membranes, and as a diuretic. In China, India, Europe and North America (the Amerindians), burdock was often used as a medicinal plant for many problems: respiratory infections, articular pain, cancerous tumours, etc. Traditionally, herbalists used burdock to “purify” the body of impurities that could cause illness. Boldo is used in Herbal Medicine to treat digestive disturbances and to stimulate digestion. Archaeological digs conducted in Chile enabled the discovery of the culinary and medicinal use of boldo leaves dating back to 12 500 years. Today in Canada, it is one of the 20 plants most recommended by herbalists and naturopaths. Cascara sagrada is used in Herbal Medicine to promotes bowel movement. It is the dried bark of this tree that is used in North America to make a traditional extract. Figwort is used in Herbal Medicine as a diuretic. It is also used to relieve symptoms of chronic cutaneous diseases, eczema, psoriasis, pruritus. Scrophularia nodosa (also called figwort) also has beneficial properties for cases of PMS or menopause. The benefits of a good detox cure: • Increased physical and mental energy. • Beneficial sleep. • Reduction of water retention. • Reduced intestinal and gastric troubles. • A sensation of well-being. • Reduced sensitivity to stress. • Less migraines and pain. • More efficient immune system. • Decreased allergies. DOSAGE : Adults: Take 30 ml per day for 7 days. Dilute in a juice, a glass of water or ideally in a cup of hot water. USING TIPS FROM OUR NATUROPATH : Plan for a cure at each changing of the seasons. Detox is a 7 day cure to be taken in the evening as a tea. You are specifically worried about the state of your liver? After the Detox cure, follow up with a 3 week treatment of Land Art\'s milk thistle. MEDICINAL INGREDIENTS : per 30 ml Milk Thistle, fruit (Sylibum marianum) 1500 mg dry herb (in 5 g 1:33 extract) Artichoke, leaf (Cynara scolymus L.) 1500 mg dry herb (in 20,5 g 1:14 extract) Burdock, root (Artium lappa) 1200 mg dry herb (in 20,5 g 1:17 extract) Boldo, leaf (Peumus boldus) 300 mg dry herb (in 20,5 g 1:68 extract) Cascara sagrada, bark (Cynara scolymus L.) 250 mg dry herb (in 20,5 g 1:81 extract) Figwort, herb top (Scrophularia nodosa L.) 200 mg dry herb (in 20,5 g 1:100 extract) NON-MEDICINAL INGREDIENTS : Vegetable glycerin, aloe vera, citric acid. *No added sugar, aroma or coloring agents. No preservatives. No allergenics (gluten, wheat, dairy products, yeast, corn). SPECIFIC DIRECTIONS FOR USE : Take at night. Take a few hours before or after taking another medication or health products. Allow at least 6 to 12 hours for laxative effect to occur. PRESERVATION : To avoid contamination of the product, do not drink directly from the bottle and consume within four weeks after opening. Keep refrigerated after opening. CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS : Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have heart disease; if you have gallstones; if you have diabetes; if you have impaired kidney or liver function; if you have faecal impaction or symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting or fever or if symptoms persist or worsen. Reduce dose or discontinue use if you experience abdominal pain, cramps, spasms and/or diarrhoea. Known adverse reaction: Hypersensitivity, such as allergy, has been known to occur; in which case, discontinue use. CONTRAINDICATIONS : Do not use if you are allergic to plants of the Asteraceae/Compositae/Daisy family; if you have a bile duct obstruction; if you have abnormal constrictions of the gastrointestinal tract, potential or existing intestinal blockage, atonic bowel, appendicitis, inflammatory colon disease such as Crohn\'s disease or ulcerative colitis, abdominal pain of unknown origin, undiagnosed rectal bleeding, severe dehydration with depleted water or electrolytes or diarrhoea or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. DRUG INTERACTION : Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are taking cardiac medications such as cardiac glycosides or antiarrhythmic medications; if you are taking thiazide diuretics, corticosteroids, licorice root, or other medications or health products that may aggravate electrolyte imbalance.