Formula for Ehret's "Intestinal Broom "

Quantities are given in "parts" so that you can prepare any amount thatyou require.
Note: All "ground" ingredients should be about as coarse as loose tea,the
"powdered" ones about as fine as powdered sugar
These are all fairly common herbs and you should be able to purchase them eitherat
your health food store or from an herb shop.
6 parts ground SENNA LEAVES
3 parts ground BUCKTHORN BARK
1 part ground PSYLLIUM SEED HUSKS
1/lOth part powdered SASSAFRAS ROOT BARK
1/2 part ground DARK ANISE SEED
1/10th part ground BUCHU LEAVES
1/2 part ground BLONDE PSYLLIUM SEED
1/8th part powdered IRISH MOSS
1/8th part granulated AGAR-AGAR
I/2 part ground DARK FENNEL SEED
Mix the first three ingredients thoroughly. Then combine the remaining seven
realwell and add this to the mixture. If you have a blender, it makes an ideal
mixerfor preparing this herbal formula.
The "Intestinal Broom" is easy to use. Usually a small amount, about thequantity
that fits on half a teaspoon, or less, swallowed with a glassful of water,is sufficient
for adults. It may be increased or decreased according to your ownreaction.
Other uses are: sprinkled over salads, or brewed as tea. A half teaspoon to a cupof
boiling water, remove from the heat and allow to steep for 10 or 15 minutes. Ithas a
fascinating flavor.