Kidney Cleansing Tea Recipe: Natural Support for Kidney Health

This kidney cleanse tea recipe uses celery seeds for their medicinal properties. Celery and its seeds contain sodium and potassium, and have proven helpful for a myriad of conditions, including high blood pressure, gout, asthma, arthritis, flu, indigestion and gallstones. The diuretic effect of celery seeds helps cleanse the kidneys, which is important since they are a vital part of the body's detoxification system. As always, check the tips and warnings section for more information.

Things You'll Need

• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 or 2 teaspoons celery seeds
• fine mesh strainer

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Instructions

• 1

  Pour 1 cup boiling water over 1 teaspoon celery seeds. (Use 2 for a stronger tea.)

• 2

  Let it steep for about 10 to 15 minutes.

• 3

  When it's cool enough, strain out the seeds and drink.

• 4

  To enjoy more of the benefits of celery, drink the juice of fresh stalks, add them to salads and soups, or just munch on one for a snack. They are a good source of insoluble fiber as well as magnesium and phosphorous.