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Tom Greenthumb Gardening

Wednesday, March 29, 2006

Experience Colon Cleanse - Homemade Colon Cleanse

Using a medley of herbs grown in the basic herb garden, combined with other essential ingredients to experience colon cleanse regularly, is just one other way to stay healthy. The body needs natural foods to help the digestive system stay toxin free. Detoxification of the body using natural methods stimulates the colon and small intestines.

To experience colon cleanse on a regular basis I use the following basic recipe. Remember to consult with your physician before starting a homemade colon cleanse. The herbs I use have been grown in my garden and then dried.

Homemade Colon Cleanse Recipe


  • 2 ounces freshly pressed apple juice

  • 8 ounces water

  • 1 teaspoon dried fresh mint

  • 1 teaspoon dried or fresh basil

  • 1 teaspoon dried or fresh parsley

  • 1 tablespoon Bentonite clay

  • 1 teaspoon Metamucil


Mix the ingredients together and drink. The faster you do this the better, as the cleanse tends to solidify. Immediately after, drink 8 more ounces of water combined with 1 tablespoon vinegar, and 1 tsp. honey to cut the bitter taste. Drink plenty of fluids throughout the day.

It's been my experience, colon cleanse done regularly, promotes improved digestion, alleviates constipation, and keeps those harmful toxins from accumulating in the body. My energy level always increases after a refreshing colon cleanse. I hope the homemade colon cleanse boosts your energy levels too.

How to Grow Chamomile for the Basic Herb Garden


Chamomile is an excellent choice for the basic herb garden. It's dried flowers are used in tea and oils. There are two major varieties. German Chamomile, which is an annual that generally grows around 3 feet high. Roman Chamomile, the second variety, is a perennial which only grows to around five to 12 inches tall. I enjoy planting this type between decorative rocks, and placing them on a garden paths.

Planting chamomile can be done two basic ways in the herb garden. This plant is a reseeder, so scatter your seeds on top of the soil and they will naturally seed themselves. If you are planting actual plants however, choose ones that look healthy. A full set of leaves and no flowers is best. This allows growth focus on the roots.

The location for planting should have plenty of sun, and a good drainage system for the soil.

I sprinkle my seeds in the spring after the last frost. Usually the seeds are spread about 5 inches apart. Chamomile is also a spreader, so plan for that. Its an excellent ground covering plant.

Fertilize regularly and pick dead flowers as needed to allow new bloom growth.

This plant can really take off when it starts growing. Pruning a few times a month should easily keep it under control. The beautiful flowers produced will add a nice addition to your basic herb garden.