Top 12 Blood Cleansing Foods, Herbs, and Strategies

Top 12 Blood Cleansing Foods, Herbs, and Strategies 

The health of your blood is critical to your health. Your blood is important for transporting oxygen and important nutrients, protecting your body from infections, supporting the healing from injuries through clotting, and regulating pH levels, water balance, and temperature in your body.

Environmental toxins, inflammatory foods, poor digestion, chronic stress, and other factors can overwhelm your body and cause your blood to become overburdened with toxins. This can lead to toxic blood, poor circulation, and related symptoms and health risks. Fortunately, certain blood-cleansing foods, herbs, and strategies can help you cleanse your blood and support your health naturally.

The modern world is full of environmental toxins.  It is estimated that there are over 80,000 toxic chemicals used regularly in the US.  There are over 500 chemicals stored in our body and the average individual has at least seven pesticides tested in their urine

In this article, you will learn about the main warning signs of toxic blood and the body. I will discuss healthy blood and draining pathways and why they are important for better nutrient delivery.

I will share the main key lab markers I recommend checking for toxic blood and poor drainage. I will share the top blood cleansing foods I recommend. You will learn about the top 12 blood cleansing herbs. I will discuss the most powerful blood cleansers, bioactive carbons. I will share the best strategies for blood cleansing. 

Warning Signs of Toxic Blood & Body

Your blood plays three important roles in your body:

• Transport: Your blood helps to move oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases to and from your lungs and other parts of your body. It can also transport nutrients from your digestive tract to other parts of your body, as well as hormones and waste products, where they need to go.
• Protection: The white blood cells in your blood are created to destroy harmful microorganisms to protect you from infections. Platelet factors in the blood help clotting to reduce blood loss from any injury or surgery.
• Regulation: Your blood is also important for regulating water balance, temperature, and pH levels in your body.

However, environmental toxins, inflammatory foods, poor digestion, chronic stress, and other factors can overwhelm your body and cause your blood to become overloaded with toxins. The signs of toxic blood and an inflamed toxic body can be subtle on the surface, but they can become chronic, and they can be serious warning signs that something is wrong.

Common Signs of Blood Toxicity:

Common signs of toxic buildup in your blood and body may include:

• Fatigue
• Brain fog
• Poor concentration
• Headaches and migraines
• Acne, rashes, and other skin problems
• Bloating, gas, irregular bowel movements, and other digestive issues
• Frequent infections and poor immunity
• Anxiety, mood swings, irritability, and other mental health symptoms
• Smelly breath, body odor, and coated tongue
• Chronic pain and chronic health issues

Fortunately, recognizing these signs of blood and body toxicity early on can help you support your body to repair and renew itself with blood cleansing foods and herbs and other healthy lifestyle strategies. 

Healthy Blood and Drainage Pathways = Better Nutrient Delivery 

Healthy blood and well-functioning drainage pathways are critical for nutrient and oxygen delivery to your cells throughout your body. When your blood is healthy and clean, your draining pathways are working, and your blood can circulate efficiently, it can effectively transport and deliver oxygen, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients to your cells, tissues, and organs. 

This is essential for energy production, tissue repair, hormonal balance, immune function, and overall health. However, when your blood is loaded with toxins and your blood circulation is sluggish, this delivery system becomes ineffective, and your cells, tissues, and organs won’t be getting the oxygen and nutrients they need as effectively as they need them for best functioning.

Opening Drainage and Detox Pathways

Your body’s drainage pathways, including your liver, kidneys, lymphatic system, colon, and skin, are all critical for removing environmental toxins and other waste. When these detoxification pathways become clogged, sluggish, or can’t function properly, it means that environmental toxins and other waste can recirculate in your bloodstream.

This can interrupt nutrient absorption, impair oxygen delivery, and add extra stress on your organs. Having a well-functioning detoxification and drainage pathways is critical for removing toxins and waste, as well as for keeping your blood fresh and oxygen-rich and your circulation well-flowing to deliver life-sustaining oxygen and nutrients to your cells, tissues, and organs to maintain cellular function and overall health.

Key Labs for Toxic Blood & Poor Drainage

I recommend a few key lab markers to check for toxic blood and poor drainage.  Analyzing these labs can help you understand if your body is clearing out toxins and keeping inflammation levels under control or not.  These 5 labs I list below are easy labs to ask for from your general practitioner or wherever you get your labs done.

If you are looking for a very thorough lab test that looks at a wide range of key biomarkers, I recommend a Comprehensive Blood Analysis (CBA). This is the most detailed blood test that looks at all of these markers of inflammation as well as nutrient deficiencies, hormones and more.

High RBW

The size of your blood cells has to do with maturation and also depends on methylating agents, such as folate and vitamin B12. Red Blood Cell Distribution (RDW) markers are a great way to detect underlying inflammation in your body, as well as blood toxicity and poor drainage.

The clinical range is between 12.3 and 15.4 percent, while the optimal range is 11.5 and 13 percent.

High ESR

The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is a common hematology test to look for inflammation. It refers to the rate at which your red blood cells in anticoagulated whole blood go down in a standardized tube over a period of one hour. High ESR levels may indicate inflammation, toxic blood, and poor drainage.

Optimal ESR rates for men and women under 50 are between 0 and 10 mm/hr, and men and women over 50 are between 0 and 20 mm/hr.

High Serum Ferritin Levels

Serum ferritin measures the level of ferritin in your body to detect iron deficiency anemia and other health issues. Elevated serum ferritin levels may indicate inflammation, blood toxicity, poor drainage, liver disease, autoimmune disease, or even cancer.

The clinical range is 30 to 400, and the optimal range is 25 to 100 for females and 50 to 150 for males.

High CRP

The C-Reactive Protein (CRP) test is a key test I recommend. It measures a protein (CRP) produced in your liver that indicates inflammation levels in your body. Higher levels may indicate inflammation and toxic blood.

The clinical range is between 0 and 3 mg/L, while the optimal range is 0 to 1 mg/L. When I see levels over 1 mg/L, I know the individual is having an inflammatory response that could be due to acute trauma or chronic conditions.

Top Blood Cleansing Foods

Some of the best blood cleansing foods include foods that are naturally structured in a “hexagonal shape”. These include juicy fruits and vegetables, such as cucumbers, celery, radishes, tomatoes, apples, oranges, pineapple, strawberries, melons, mangos, and so on.

Supporting drainage pathways is very important when it comes to improving the toxic blood. Eating foods that support your drainage pathways, including your liver and kidneys, may help.

Citrus, including grapefruits, oranges, lemons, and lime, has been particularly shown to support kidney and liver detoxification, which are drainage pathways that support blood health. According to a 2024 study published in Nutrients, oranges may help to support liver health (1).

According to a 2003 study published in Life Sciences, the antioxidants in grapefruits may support liver health (2). According to a 2010 study published in Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Diseases International, berries, such as blueberries, are supportive of liver and pancreatic health (3). 

According to a 2020 study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, tomatoes may benefit liver health (4). According to a 2013 review published in Nutrition and Cancer, cruciferous vegetables may also support liver health (5). Cruciferous vegetables include broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, kale, collard greens, bok choy, arugula, radish, turnip, mustard greens, watercress, kohlrabi, horseradish, and rutabaga.

Top 12 Blood Cleansing Herbs

In addition to these blood cleansing foods, I also recommend some blood cleansing herbs. Here are my top 12 favorites.

Lemon or Lime 

Though lemon and lime are technically not herbs, we use them like herbs when using fresh lemon or lime juice on a salad. As I mentioned earlier, citrus is great for supporting drainage pathways such as your liver and kidneys.

Additionally, according to a 2019 study published in Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, the bioflavonoids in citrus may reduce capillary permeability, decrease inflammation, and improve cardiovascular health (6). 

Capillaries are the tiny blood vessels in different tissues around the body that allow fresh oxygen to diffuse out of the blood and into the cells. So, reducing permeability and improving oxygenation is great for arterial and cardiovascular health. Additionally, lemon and lime are great for digestion, blood sugar balance, and potassium levels. You can learn more about the benefits of lemon and lime in this article.

Garlic

Garlic is a great anti-inflammatory herb. According to a 2020 study published in Clinical Nutrition, garlic may also be effective for vascular function (7). It is a great natural vasodilator that can help to improve circulation, relax your blood vessels, and improve blood pressure.

According to a 2014 study published in Integrated Blood Pressure Control, it may help to lower blood pressure (8). According to a 2021 review published in Frontiers in Microbiology, garlic also offers antimicrobial benefits (9). As an antimicrobial food, it may help to reduce any infections in the bloodstream.

Parsley

Parsley is a natural diuretic. This means it can help to flush out excess fluids and toxins from your kidneys. According to 2024 research published in Frontiers in Medicine, parsley may be supportive for kidney health (10).

It is also rich in chlorophyll, which means it may be a great option for oxygenating your blood. Since it’s rich in vitamin C and other antioxidants, it may also support capillary health.

Cilantro

Cilantro is a great detoxifying herb. It supports chelation, which is the process that helps bind and remove heavy metals.

According to a 2013 review published in Chemosphere, chelators may help to improve renal, cardiovascular, and neurological conditions (11). The reviewers also found that cilantro may help to remove mercury and lead effectively. As an antioxidant-rich herb, cilantro may also support your blood vessels from damage.

Chlorella

Chlorella is not really an herb but a freshwater algae that can be used similarly to an herb or superfood. It is a great detoxifier for removing heavy metals and environmental toxins.

According to 2019 research published in Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland), chlorella may help to remove heavy metals and may be particularly useful to reduce heavy metal toxicity related to amalgam fillings and titanium implants in dentistry (12). It may also support oxygenation of your blood and repair your body on the cellular level.

Arugula

Arugula is a peppery cruciferous herb. It is high in chlorophyll and a natural blood cleanser and liver detoxifier. It may help to neutralize and eliminate harmful toxins from your body and stimulate liver detoxification.

According to a 2014 study published in PLoS One, erucin, the main isothiocyanate in arugula, can trigger Phase II detoxification enzymes, inhibit Phase I enzymes, support the detoxification process, and may inhibit tumor cell proliferation (13). It is also rich in antioxidants, which may support circulation and cardiovascular health.

Milk Thistle

Milk thistle is rich in a compound called silymarin, which is known for protecting and regenerating liver cells.

According to a 2020 review published in Advances in Therapy, silymarin may support liver health and treatment of liver diseases (14). By supporting liver function, it may also help to filter and cleanse the blood. 

Astragalus 

Astragalus is an adaptogenic herb. It may help to improve your immune system, which is essential for successful detoxification. According to a 2023 study published in Frontiers in Physiology, astragalus may support liver and intestinal health (15).

It may promote spleen health and the reduction of metabolic waste. It may also be beneficial for circulation.  

Manjishta

Manjistha is an Ayurvedic herb that’s commonly used for purifying the blood and enhancing lymphatic drainage. It offers cooling properties to balance excess heat and pitta in the body during cleansing. 

According to a 2020 study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, manjistha may support gut health and gut microbiome balance (16). It may help to remove toxins from the bloodstream, lower inflammation, and support the kidneys and liver. 

Olive Leaf Extract

According to a 2023 study published in Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland), olive leaf extract may be a great anti-inflammatory and antioxidant herb (17). Olive leaf extract is rich in polyphenols, including oleuropein, which is great for reducing inflammation and supporting immune health.

It may help to reduce microbial growth and reduce infections in the blood. As an antioxidant, it may be great for circulatory and cardiovascular health as well. 

Gotu Kola

Gotu kola is an herb used to support your blood flow and blood vessel integrity, which is essential for blood cleansing and circulatory health. It may also function as the liver and kidneys in filtering out and removing toxins from your body.

According to a 2016 study published in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, gotu kola may help to improve stroke-related vascular cognitive impairment (18). 

Burdock Root

Burdock root is an herb that may be used for purifying the blood through supporting liver detoxification and lymphatic drainage. It may help to remove toxins through the kidneys.

According to a 2011 review published in Inflammopharmacology, burdock root may help to detoxify the blood, support circulation, and reduce inflammation (19). Additionally, burdock root is high in antioxidants and prebiotics, which are essential for effective detoxification.

Bioactive Carbons

BioActive Carbons are a form of carbon that helps to create and sustain life in a cell. Fulvic acids are natural compounds and organic acids that make up an element of the humus, which makes up part of the soil organic matter. They may be found in the soil, coal, peat, shilajit, lakes, streams, and other natural materials in nature, and are yellow-brown in color.

Humic acids are also organic compounds that are found in the humus in soil, coal, peat, and other natural materials. They are very similar in molecular structure to fulvic acids. However, they differ in their chemical makeup. According to a 2017 review published in the Journal of Chemistry, bioactive carbons help detoxification from heavy metals (20). 

Zeolites are toxin binders made from silica, aluminum, and oxygen. One of their main benefits is helping detoxification from heavy metals. According to a 2019 review published in Molecules, zeolites are great detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant agents (21). 

Fulvic and humic acids and zeolite are powerful natural toxin binders and detoxifiers. They can also bind to and remove heavy metals and environmental toxins from the blood, cells, and tissues.

Fulvic and humic acids may also support cellular nutrient absorption and mitochondrial function, while helping detoxification, which zeolite is great for supporting elimination and cleansing without over-burdening the liver or kidneys.

Best Strategies

Additionally, I also recommend some dietary and lifestyle strategies to support blood cleansing.

Blood Sugar Stabilizing Nutrition Plan

According to 2020 research published in the Journal of Hypertension, there may be a connection between chronic inflammation and circulatory and vascular issues (22). This means your diet is key for improving blood health and circulation. To support detoxification and blood cleansing, I recommend that you follow a blood sugar-stabilizing nutrition plan. 

Remove inflammatory foods, such as refined sugar, refined oils, artificial ingredients, sodas, sugary juices, and overly processed foods. Focus on nutrient-dense, antioxidant-rich, and anti-inflammatory foods, including greens, vegetables, sprouts, fermented foods, low-glycemic index fruits, grass-fed meat, pasture-raised poultry and eggs, wild-caught fish and seafood, and wild game. 

Prioritize your protein levels. Aim for 30 to 50+ grams per meal. Your protein should mostly come from clean animal protein sources, as I mentioned earlier. Keep your carbohydrate levels low.Carbs should mostly come from fruits and vegetables, such as berries, pineapples, apples, oranges, grapefruits, carrots, beets, and sweet potatoes.

You can use stevia or monk fruit for natural sweeteners that don’t disrupt your blood sugar levels. Focus on lots of healthy fats, including avocados, grass-fed butter and ghee, coconut oil, MCT, olives, and extra virgin olive oil. 

Regular Exercise and Movement

According to 2020 research published in the Korean Journal of Family Medicine, a sedentary lifestyle has many health risk factors (23). Regular movement and exercise are critical for healthy circulation, cardiovascular health, and detoxification.

I recommend getting 10,000+ steps in a day. It doesn’t have to be in one go, you can break it down into 2, 3, or even four walks, and steps throughout your day count too. This is what I call taking exercise snacks: short bouts of movement throughout the day. 

You can also add additional exercise snacks, stretching, walking in place, dancing to your favorite song, and playtime with your children and pets. Additionally, exercise at least five times a week for 20 to 30 minutes each session. Incorporate both cardiovascular exercise and strength and resistance training.

Good Hydration

According to a 2019 study published in Nutrients, good hydration is critical for cardiovascular function (24). It is also critical for good lymphatic health and smooth detoxification. I recommend starting your day with 16 to 32 oz of water, then drinking an 8-oz glass every hour.

I recommend using a water purification system and drinking purified water instead of regular tap water.  I recommend systems like Aquatrue or the Berkey system for low-cost filtration. 

The best water is the UltraLux Triple Action Hydrogen Water Machine which is what I use at home as it is powered by molecular hydrogen which reduces oxidative stress in the body and improves immune function.

You may add some lemon juice, cucumber slices, basil, mint, other herbs, or berries for taste.

Prioritize Regular Bowel Movements 

According to a 2022 study published in Integrative Medicine, digestive and gut microbiome health are critical for detoxification (25). Bowel movements are one of the main ways for your body to eliminate toxins.

You want regular, normal bowel movements instead of struggling with constipation and digestive issues. I recommend a gut-friendly, immune-supporting, nutrient-dense, and antioxidant-rich diet as outlined earlier. 

The best times to move your bowels are in the first 90 minutes after you wake up and shortly after meals.  Good hydration is key for good, regular bowel movements.

Drink warm beverages such as herbal tea or warm lemon water in the morning.  Taking a walk in the morning and that can also help you move your bowels.

Some people find that eating lots of probiotic-rich fermented foods, such as kimchi, sauerkraut, kefir, and kombucha help move the bowels.  Others find that prebiotic-rich foods, such as garlic, onion, leek, Jerusalem artichokes, apples, and bananas are really helpful.

Prioritize Good Sleep 

Prioritizing good sleep is also important for detoxification and blood cleansing. According to a 2025 study published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine, sleep also supports your brain in flushing out toxins (26). I recommend developing a good evening routine that supports sleep and rejuvenation. You can learn more about it here. 

Reducing electronic use at night, dimming all your lights and using blue light blocking glasses in the evening are also very helpful.

Keeping your room cool with an overhead fan running, if possible, can also be very helpful for a great night’s sleep.  I recommend lying on the right side to promote better glymphatic drainage. Support your sleep with comfortable bedding, an eye mask, and good curtains.  I recommend lying on the right side to promote better glymphatic drainage. 

Nasal Breathing

As humans, we have two ways to breathe: through our mouth and through our nose. While both ways take oxygen through your mouth into your lungs, there are some major differences. Nasal breathing offers more health benefits and poses less health risk than mouth breathing.

According to a 2023 study published in the American Journal of Physiology, nasal breathing may reduce diastolic blood pressure and improve parasympathetic factors in heart rate variability, supporting circulatory and cardiovascular health as a result (27).

Nasal breathing allows efficient, safe, and proper breathing. You can learn more about the benefits of nasal breathing and how to do it from this article.

Dry Brushing

Dry brushing is a great way to support your lymphatic system and brush away dead skin cells and toxins. According to 2023 research published in the Journal of Interprofessional Education and Practice, kanpumasatsu, which is a self-massage practice with a dry towel, can support immune health and relaxation (29).

These are similar techniques that stimulate the skin and circulation, but dry skin brushing adds exfoliating benefits and strategic focus on lymphatic stimulation.  I recommend dry brushing daily before your shower.

Use a dry brush with natural bristles. It is best to begin with light, gentle brushing, and over time, the skin will be able to handle brushing a little deeper.  

The strokes should move toward the heart to improve lymphatic flow back through the venous system towards the heart.  When dry brushing the stomach, it is best to go in a clockwise motion as that works with the natural digestive flow. You can learn more about dry brushing from this article.

Castor Oil Packs

Castor seed oil, also known as castor oil or Ricinus Communis, is made by pressing the seeds of the plant to be used for a variety of conventional purposes. In the natural health world, it is commonly used for detoxification, including lymphatic drainage, liver detoxification, bile support, and bowel motility.

According to a 2012 systematic review published in the International Journal of Naturopathic Medicine, using castor oil topically may help to support liver function and cholesterol levels (30). You can learn more about how to use castor oil packs in this article. 

So, how do you make your own castor oil pack? Start by getting some organic castor oil in a glass jar.   I highly recommend and personally use Queen of Thrones castor oil.  It is the best on the market, and they have entire castor oil kits that are easy to use.

Epsom Salt Baths

Epsom salt baths have been used by many different cultures for hundreds of years. Magnesium and sulfate are both readily absorbed through the skin and into the body’s bloodstream.  Using a powerful mineral base such as Epsom salts in a bathwater medium creates a process called reverse osmosis, which helps your skin to absorb Epsom salt and eliminate toxins better.

This process can pull salt and harmful toxins out of the body and allow the magnesium and sulfates to enter the body. According to a 2024 review published in the Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, Epsom salt may improve muscle relaxation and reduce pain (31). You can learn more about Epsom salt baths here.

Consider Using an Infrared Sauna

According to a 2018 review published in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, regular sauna use may offer many health benefits, including detoxification, cardiovascular health, skeletal-muscular health, and mental health (32). Infrared sauna therapy is a form of sauna that uses infrared heaters that release infrared light, which you experience as heat as it gets absorbed through the surface of the skin.

Infrared sauna therapy uses Far Infrared Technology (FIR), which is a non-invasive light therapy that can penetrate your body as much as three inches.  Through this process, infrared sauna therapy heats your muscle tissues and internal organs without heating the surrounding air.

This heat helps your organs and tissues to detoxify by pushing toxins out of your bloodstream to be eliminated by perspiration or sweating. I recommend using an infrared sauna on a regular basis. I try to get in 3-5 times weekly for a total of 90-120 minutes each week.

Consider Getting a Massage

Getting a massage can also support circulation, healthy blood flow, lymphatic drainage, and detoxification. According to a 2004 study published in Medical Science Monitor, massage therapy may help to improve blood flow and reduce muscle fatigue (33).

It may reduce muscle tension, inflammation, and pain. You can get specific massages according to your needs, for example, a lymphatic detox massage or a Gua Sua massage is great for cleansing.

Use Magnesium 

According to a 2018 review published in Open Heart, magnesium deficiency may increase the risk of circulatory issues and cardiovascular disease (34).  Magnesium-rich foods include fatty fish, grass-fed meats, organic dairy, avocados, nuts, seeds, cacao, Swiss chard, arugula, and fruits.

However, due to our poor soil quality, even these foods can’t provide enough magnesium in many cases. I typically recommend magnesium supplementation for most people.  Taking an extra 200-300 mg of a good form of magnesium can really help circulatory health and blood cleansing.

Supplement Protocol

I also recommend a supplement protocol to support blood cleansing and detoxification.

KL Support 

I recommend KL Support for kidney and liver health and cleansing. This supplement utilizes a blend of natural ingredients to support and promote healthy kidney and liver function.

As an integral part of the body’s cleansing and filtering system, proper kidney function is essential to any detox protocol.  Take 1-2 caps of KL Support, 2 times daily.  

Lymph Activ 

I recommend LymphActiv. This supplement offers a powerful blend of herbs that support healthy adrenal and liver function, immunity, and mental clarity.

It is great for fluid drainage to reduce fluid buildup. This supplement also has magnesium.  Take 1-2 caps of LymphActiv, 2 times daily.  

Drainage Activator 

I also recommend Drainage Activator. This supplement is formulated to provide powerful downstream drainage support of the extracellular matrix.

It is great for circulation, lymphatic health, cellular repair, natural drainage, and detoxification.  Take 1-2 caps of Drainage Activator, 2 times daily.  

HM-ET Binder 

Finally, I recommend a great binder, such as the HM-ET Binder. This supplement is designed to focus on chelating both heavy metals and environmental toxins from the system.

It uses extracts of fulvic and humic acids to help root out toxins. It supports your body’s natural ability to detoxify and encourages cellular repair and aids in mitochondrial health, immunity, energy production, and long-term health.  Take 1-2 caps of HM-ET Binder, 2 times daily

Final Thoughts

Your blood plays a critical role in transporting oxygen and important nutrients, protecting your body from infections, supporting the healing from injuries through clotting, and regulating pH levels, water balance, and temperature in your body.

Environmental toxins, inflammatory foods, poor digestion, chronic stress, and other factors can cause your blood to become overburdened with toxins. To support blood cleansing and detoxification and support your health, I recommend that you try the blood-cleansing foods, herbs, strategies, and supplements outlined in this article.

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