Part 3: Potassium Absorption and the Herbs That Keep You Grounded

Potassium might not trend like magnesium or iron, but this mineral is a cornerstone of wellness. It’s responsible for keeping your body’s electrical system running—regulating hydration, nerve impulses, muscle recovery, and even your heartbeat.

In the world of plant-based healing, potassium is your ally for energy, digestion, and deep cellular repair. And if you’re fasting, cleansing, sweating, or stressed? Potassium needs to be part of your daily ritual.

🧬 How Potassium Is Absorbed

Potassium is absorbed in the small intestine and travels freely in the blood, regulated closely by your kidneys. Unlike fat-soluble vitamins, you can’t store potassium long-term—so you need to replenish it daily.

Low potassium (hypokalemia) can result from:

• Dehydration or fluid loss
• Excessive sweating
• Laxatives or colonics
• Caffeine or detox teas (mild diuretics)
• High sodium diets

Dandelion Leaf

• Contains naturally high levels of potassium and magnesium
• Acts as a gentle diuretic *without* depleting electrolytes
• Traditionally used in African and Indigenous cultures to support the liver and clear toxins
• Helps regulate blood pressure while nourishing kidneys and skin

Plantain Leaf (Plantago major)

• Rich in potassium and mucilage (soothing plant fiber)
• Supports hydration by restoring gut lining and reducing inflammation
• Used for wound healing, internal cooling, and rebuilding tissue post-detox or infection
• Pairs well with dandelion for a complete internal cleanse and mineral balance

 Herbal Electrolyte Replenisher

Brew this after a sauna, colonic, heavy sweat, or spiritual bath:

• 1 tbsp dried dandelion leaf
• 1 tbsp dried plantain leaf
• 1 tsp lemon peel or hibiscus
• Small pinch of sea salt
• Steep 15–20 mins, strain, and enjoy warm or cold

 Pro Tip: Minerals Make Hydration Stick

Plain water isn’t enough for deep hydration. Without minerals like potassium, water passes right through you. Herbs like dandelion and plantain help your body hold onto hydration, rebuild tissue, and bounce back faster after physical, emotional, or spiritual strain.

Final Words

Potassium is the mineral of movement—flow, contraction, and release. It governs energy not just in your muscles, but in your emotions and intuition too.

So the next time you feel depleted, dizzy, or drained, reach for the leaves that ground you. Dandelion and plantain aren’t just weeds—they’re wisdom.

With love,

Stay rooted in your ritual.