Green Goddess Detox Juice
A powerful green juice loaded with chlorophyll-rich plants, ginger, and lemon for a deep daily detox and alkalising reset.
Benefits
Ingredients
- Cucumber — 1 whole
- Celery stalks — 3 stalks
- Spinach — 2 large handfuls
- Fresh ginger — 1 inch
- Lemon — 1/2, juiced
- Green apple — 1 whole
- Fresh mint — Small handful
Instructions
- Wash all produce thoroughly.
- Cut cucumber and apple into pieces suitable for your juicer.
- Feed all ingredients through the juicer.
- Stir well and drink immediately for maximum nutrient value.
Notes
Drink on an empty stomach in the morning for maximum detox effect. Best consumed immediately — fresh juice oxidises and loses nutrients quickly.
Interactions & contraindications
Cucumber
Full profile- Autoimmune conditions (lupus, MS, RA) — may overstimulate immune response
- Significant kidney impairment — diuretic herbs may worsen renal function
No herb-specific pregnancy/child safety research is documented for Cucumber in our references — the guidance below is based on its general effect category, not research on Cucumber itself. Always confirm with a midwife, doctor, or pediatrician.
Pregnancy
Insufficient DataNo specific pregnancy safety research is documented for this herb in our references. This doesn't mean it's unsafe — it means it hasn't been well studied. Treat as unstudied and avoid unless a midwife or doctor familiar with your pregnancy advises otherwise.
Breastfeeding
Insufficient DataNo specific breastfeeding safety research is documented for this herb in our references. Treat as unstudied and consult a lactation consultant, midwife, or doctor before use.
Children
Insufficient DataNo specific pediatric safety/dosage research is documented for this herb in our references. Treat as unstudied and consult a pediatrician or pediatric herbalist before giving to a child.
No specific drug or herb interactions are documented for Cucumber in our references. This doesn’t mean none exist — always check with a pharmacist or doctor before combining any new herb with prescription medication.
Celery stalks
No herb-specific pregnancy/child safety research is documented for Celery stalks in our references — the guidance below is based on its general effect category, not research on Celery stalks itself. Always confirm with a midwife, doctor, or pediatrician.
Pregnancy
Insufficient DataNo specific pregnancy safety research is documented for this herb in our references. This doesn't mean it's unsafe — it means it hasn't been well studied. Treat as unstudied and avoid unless a midwife or doctor familiar with your pregnancy advises otherwise.
Breastfeeding
Insufficient DataNo specific breastfeeding safety research is documented for this herb in our references. Treat as unstudied and consult a lactation consultant, midwife, or doctor before use.
Children
Insufficient DataNo specific pediatric safety/dosage research is documented for this herb in our references. Treat as unstudied and consult a pediatrician or pediatric herbalist before giving to a child.
No specific drug or herb interactions are documented for Celery stalks in our references. This doesn’t mean none exist — always check with a pharmacist or doctor before combining any new herb with prescription medication.
Spinach
Full profile- Autoimmune conditions (lupus, MS, RA) — may overstimulate immune response
- Active liver disease — monitor liver enzymes with long-term use
- Diabetes medications — may enhance hypoglycaemic effect; monitor blood glucose closely
No herb-specific pregnancy/child safety research is documented for Spinach in our references — the guidance below is based on its general effect category, not research on Spinach itself. Always confirm with a midwife, doctor, or pediatrician.
Pregnancy
Insufficient DataNo specific pregnancy safety research is documented for this herb in our references. This doesn't mean it's unsafe — it means it hasn't been well studied. Treat as unstudied and avoid unless a midwife or doctor familiar with your pregnancy advises otherwise.
Breastfeeding
Insufficient DataNo specific breastfeeding safety research is documented for this herb in our references. Treat as unstudied and consult a lactation consultant, midwife, or doctor before use.
Children
Insufficient DataNo specific pediatric safety/dosage research is documented for this herb in our references. Treat as unstudied and consult a pediatrician or pediatric herbalist before giving to a child.
No specific drug or herb interactions are documented for Spinach in our references. This doesn’t mean none exist — always check with a pharmacist or doctor before combining any new herb with prescription medication.
Fresh ginger
Full profile- Autoimmune conditions (lupus, MS, RA) — may overstimulate immune response
- Pre-surgery — discontinue at least 2 weeks prior (potential antiplatelet effect)
No herb-specific pregnancy/child safety research is documented for Fresh ginger in our references — the guidance below is based on its general effect category, not research on Fresh ginger itself. Always confirm with a midwife, doctor, or pediatrician.
Pregnancy
Insufficient DataNo specific pregnancy safety research is documented for this herb in our references. This doesn't mean it's unsafe — it means it hasn't been well studied. Treat as unstudied and avoid unless a midwife or doctor familiar with your pregnancy advises otherwise.
Breastfeeding
Insufficient DataNo specific breastfeeding safety research is documented for this herb in our references. Treat as unstudied and consult a lactation consultant, midwife, or doctor before use.
Children
Insufficient DataNo specific pediatric safety/dosage research is documented for this herb in our references. Treat as unstudied and consult a pediatrician or pediatric herbalist before giving to a child.
No specific drug or herb interactions are documented for Fresh ginger in our references. This doesn’t mean none exist — always check with a pharmacist or doctor before combining any new herb with prescription medication.
Lemon
Full profile- CNS medications (benzodiazepines, SSRIs, MAOIs) — may potentiate sedative or serotonergic effects
Pregnancy
Likely SafeGenerally considered one of the gentler calming herbs; commonly used in normal tea amounts for pregnancy-related anxiety, though very high/concentrated doses are best avoided given a mild traditional reputation for affecting thyroid hormone levels.
Breastfeeding
Likely SafeWidely used traditionally to calm both nursing parent and colicky infant via the parent's tea; considered compatible with breastfeeding in normal amounts.
Children
Likely SafeOne of the most commonly used calming herbs for children in traditional practice, including for sleep and mild digestive upset, in diluted tea form.
Sedatives, thyroid medication
Additive sedative effect; may interact with thyroid hormone regulation at high doses.
Green apple
No herb-specific pregnancy/child safety research is documented for Green apple in our references — the guidance below is based on its general effect category, not research on Green apple itself. Always confirm with a midwife, doctor, or pediatrician.
Pregnancy
Insufficient DataNo specific pregnancy safety research is documented for this herb in our references. This doesn't mean it's unsafe — it means it hasn't been well studied. Treat as unstudied and avoid unless a midwife or doctor familiar with your pregnancy advises otherwise.
Breastfeeding
Insufficient DataNo specific breastfeeding safety research is documented for this herb in our references. Treat as unstudied and consult a lactation consultant, midwife, or doctor before use.
Children
Insufficient DataNo specific pediatric safety/dosage research is documented for this herb in our references. Treat as unstudied and consult a pediatrician or pediatric herbalist before giving to a child.
No specific drug or herb interactions are documented for Green apple in our references. This doesn’t mean none exist — always check with a pharmacist or doctor before combining any new herb with prescription medication.
Fresh mint
No herb-specific pregnancy/child safety research is documented for Fresh mint in our references — the guidance below is based on its general effect category, not research on Fresh mint itself. Always confirm with a midwife, doctor, or pediatrician.
Pregnancy
Insufficient DataNo specific pregnancy safety research is documented for this herb in our references. This doesn't mean it's unsafe — it means it hasn't been well studied. Treat as unstudied and avoid unless a midwife or doctor familiar with your pregnancy advises otherwise.
Breastfeeding
Insufficient DataNo specific breastfeeding safety research is documented for this herb in our references. Treat as unstudied and consult a lactation consultant, midwife, or doctor before use.
Children
Insufficient DataNo specific pediatric safety/dosage research is documented for this herb in our references. Treat as unstudied and consult a pediatrician or pediatric herbalist before giving to a child.
No specific drug or herb interactions are documented for Fresh mint in our references. This doesn’t mean none exist — always check with a pharmacist or doctor before combining any new herb with prescription medication.