Ingredients:
- A handful of fresh mint leaves
- ½ to 1 cup organic orange juice with pulp
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice + 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 liter filtered water
- Raw honey (as desired)
Directions:
Boil the mint leaves in water for five minutes, then add the lemon zest. Let it cool before stirring in the orange juice, lemon juice, and honey. Mix well and drink throughout the day.
Here’s how the ingredients help
Oranges are rich in vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that helps reduce inflammation and supports immune health. The pulp also helps absorb and eliminate bile, which carries the toxins filtered by the liver.
Lemons are well-known for their detoxifying properties. They’re high in citrate, a compound that helps neutralize toxins and boosts the liver’s natural cleansing process. Studies from the Netherlands also suggest lemon peel compounds may help lower cholesterol and blood sugar—both linked to fatty liver disease.
In addition, a study published in BMC Pharmacology found that hesperidin, a citrus bioflavonoid found in lemons, can protect the liver from damage.
Mint contains small amounts of phytoestrogens, which have been shown to inhibit the replication of viral RNA, such as the hepatitis C virus. While large amounts of phytoestrogens can be harmful, the modest amount in mint and similar herbs offers antiviral benefits without the risks.
