Blood Wash

From Dr. James' Teachings​

Blood Wash was formulated to support the body's natural cleansing processes by helping maintain a healthy bloodstream. The bloodstream has two important responsibilities. It delivers oxygen and nutrients to every tissue of the body while also carrying away waste products so they can be eliminated through the body's normal channels.

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Think of trying to wash a greasy rag in dirty water. No matter how hard you try, it simply will not become clean. In much the same way, if the bloodstream becomes burdened with waste products, it cannot perform its job as efficiently. Blood Wash was designed to support the body's natural ability to maintain a clean, healthy bloodstream so it can continue nourishing the body's tissues while carrying away waste products for normal elimination.

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When the body's normal avenues of elimination become overburdened, the skin often becomes another route through which the body attempts to eliminate waste. This may contribute to blemishes, rashes, skin irritations, and other skin concerns. Supporting the body's natural cleansing processes may also benefit the lymphatic system, since the lymphatic system relies on the bloodstream to transport many of the substances it collects.

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Good nutrition, adequate water intake, regular elimination, and healthy circulation all play important roles in maintaining a healthy bloodstream. Blood Wash was designed to complement these natural processes as part of an overall wellness program.

From My Own Practice​​

If someone is having any type of skin concern, Blood Wash is almost always part of my recommendation. Whether it is acne, blemishes, rosacea, eczema, rashes, dry, scaly skin, or something else entirely, I am very likely to include Blood Wash along with whatever other formulas I recommend.

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Blood Wash does contain a generous amount of cayenne, so some people notice a warming sensation in their stomach after taking it. I always encourage drinking plenty of good-quality water with this formula. When the capsule opens in your stomach, think of it turning into a tea rather than a sludge. Staying well hydrated helps the herbs disperse comfortably.

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Over the years, I have also found myself using Blood Wash for reasons beyond skin health. There are times when I simply want to include it as part of an overall nutritional support program, and I have often seen it complement the other formulas I am recommending.

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For young women with hormonally related acne or blemishes, Blood Wash pairs beautifully with Tonic F. For young men with hormonally related acne, I often recommend it alongside Hapio. Those are combinations I have used many times, but Blood Wash is certainly not limited to hormonal skin concerns. It has become one of the formulas I think of first whenever I want to support healthy skin and the body's natural cleansing processes.

Dosage Guide

The directions on the bottle provide a general recommendation. In my own practice, I view those amounts as a starting point, not a limit. During times of greater discomfort, I adjust the amount and frequency according to the level of support the body seems to need.

A personal note for my clients: If we've worked together recently, please follow the recommendations I gave you during your consultation. They were personalized to your individual health needs, goals, and circumstances and may differ from the general dosage suggestions provided here or on the bottle.

Traditional Uses of the Contents​​

• Chickweed has traditionally been used to support healthy skin and the body's natural cleansing processes, and has also been used traditionally to support healthy cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

• Plantain has traditionally been used to support the body's natural cleansing processes and healthy kidney function.

• Dandelion Root has traditionally been valued for supporting the liver, gallbladder, lymphatic system, and healthy skin. Burdock Root has traditionally been used to support healthy blood and lymphatic function.

• Yellow Dock Root has traditionally been used as a cleansing herb and as a natural source of iron to support healthy hemoglobin levels.

• Red Clover has traditionally been used to support normal bowel function and the body's natural cleansing processes.

• Cayenne has traditionally been used as a catalyst to enhance the effectiveness of the herbs with which it is combined.

• Diatomaceous earth is naturally rich in silicon dioxide, a naturally occurring compound that provides a source of the trace mineral silicon. This supports healthy connective tissues throughout the body.