Detox, A–E
Plants whose traditional record touches on detox. 48 plants, A–E.
- Agrimony (Egremwàn)
Agrimonia eupatoria
Traditionally turned to for digestion, energy and cleansing.
- Alpine lady's mantle
Alchemilla alpina
Traditionally turned to for energy, cleansing and the heart.
- Amaranth (zepina peyi)
Amaranthus sp
Traditionally turned to for anemia, nutrition and digestion.
- Artichoke (aticho)
Cynara scolymus
Traditionally turned to for liver support, digestion and bile stimulation.
- Autumn crocus / Meadow saffron
Colchicum autumnale
⚠ Deadly poison — documented for recognition and caution, never for use.
- Bearberry (Medvjeđe grožđe / Medvjedić)
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
⚠ Maximum 1 week continuous use; do not repeat within 5 weeks.
- Beet (bètrav)
Beta vulgaris
Traditionally turned to for blood building, liver detox and blood pressure.
- Beggarticks (zegwi femèl)
Bidens cynapiifolia
Traditionally turned to for wounds, bleeding and fever.
- Beggarticks (zegwi mal)
Bidens pilosa
Traditionally turned to for wounds, bleeding and fever.
- Berberis (Epeng vyolet)
Berberis vulgaris
Traditionally turned to for immunity, digestion and cleansing.
- Bermuda grass (chendan)
Cynodon dactylon
Traditionally turned to for wound healing, bleeding and urinary tract.
- Birch (Boulèch)
Betula alba
Traditionally turned to for immunity, the skin and aches.
- Bitter melon (asowosi)
Momordica charantia
Traditionally turned to for digestion, diabetes and liver.
- Black elderberry (crna zova)
Sambucus nigra
⚠ Raw berries, leaves, and bark are toxic — only cooked berries or dried flowers are safe.
- Black mustard
Brassica nigra
Traditionally turned to for the skin, coughs and cleansing.
- Black nightshade (lanman)
Solanum americanum
⚠ Green parts and unripe berries are toxic (solanine) — only when correctly prepared, and not in pregnancy or for children without guidance.
- Blackcurrant (Groseye nwa)
Ribes nigrum
Traditionally turned to for aches and cleansing.
- Blackthorn / Sloe (Trnjina / Crni trn)
Prunus spinosa
⚠ Do not eat or crush the seeds (amygdalin).
- Blessed thistle
Cnicus benedictus
Traditionally turned to for digestion, the skin and energy.
- Blueberry (Blè ti)
Vaccinium myrtillus
Traditionally turned to for immunity, digestion and cleansing.
- Boldo (Boldo)
Peumus boldus
⚠ Not for liver disease or blocked bile ducts; can be toxic in large amounts.
- Buckthorn
Rhamnus catharticus
⚠ Buckthorn berry is a drastic anthraquinone purgative and we hold it as record only.
- Burdock (Baròk)
Arctium lappa
Traditionally turned to for digestion, the skin and cleansing.
- Cabbage (chou)
Brassica oleracea
Traditionally turned to for stomach ulcers, inflammation and wound healing.
- Carline thistle (Bezstabljični čkalj / Karlina)
Carlina acaulis
⚠ Avoid in pregnancy.
- Carrot (kawòt)
Daucus carota
Traditionally turned to for eye health, immunity and digestion.
- Cashew (nwa kajou)
Anacardium occidentale
Traditionally turned to for skin conditions, kidney stones and digestion.
- Castor oil plant (maskreti)
Ricinus communis
⚠ The raw seed is poisonous — it holds ricin, a potent toxin, and chewing or swallowing castor seeds can be a medical emergency, especially for a child.
- Celery (seleri)
Apium graveolens
Traditionally turned to for digestion, blood pressure and detox.
- Chayote (militon)
Sechium edule
Traditionally turned to for blood pressure, kidney health and cholesterol.
- Chicory (Chikorè)
Cichorium intybus
Traditionally turned to for digestion, energy and cleansing.
- Chinese rhubarb (Rubarb Lachin)
Rheum officinale
⚠ A strong laxative — short-term use only; long-term use can harm the liver and deplete potassium.
- Cleavers (Gayet)
Galium aparine
Traditionally turned to for the skin and cleansing.
- Club moss
Lycopodium clavatum
⚠ The plant itself carries toxic alkaloids; only the fine yellow spore powder is used, and internal use is kept light.
- Coat buttons (zèb kay)
Tridax procumbens
Traditionally turned to for digestion, the skin and aches.
- Coffee (kafe)
Coffea arabica
Traditionally turned to for energy, digestion and headache.
- Coffee senna (pwa pyant)
Cassia occidentalis
Traditionally turned to for liver, fever and skin conditions.
- Common gromwell
Lithospermum officinale
Traditionally turned to for the skin and cleansing.
- Common Groundsel
Senecio vulgaris
⚠ Documented, never use.
- Common scurvy-grass
Cochlearia officinalis
Traditionally turned to for energy and cleansing.
- Common sorrel / Curly dock (Kiselica / Štavelj)
Rumex acetosa
⚠ Avoid in history of calcium oxalate kidney stones.
- Couch grass
Elymus repens
Traditionally turned to for cleansing.
- Cowslip / Common primrose (Primvè ofisinal)
Primula veris
Traditionally turned to for the nerves, coughs and cleansing.
- Creeping thistle
Cirsium arvense
⚠ Avoid in known Asteraceae (daisy-family) allergy.
- Curry Plant / Immortelle (Smilje / Bešmiljke)
Helichrysum italicum
⚠ No established contraindications at traditional doses.
- Dandelion · Pisan (Dandelyon)
Taraxacum officinale
Traditionally turned to for digestion and cleansing.
- Dwarf elder
Sambucus ebulus
Kept with caution — no safe internal preparation.
- European mistletoe
Viscum album
⚠ Mistletoe is toxic and its true cardiac and anticancer preparations are injectable and physician-only; the poisonous fraction is not taken up through digestion, so any real effect requires parenteral use.