Master Cleanse Forum - Master Cleanser Lemonade Diet

I have looked on throughout the internet for the answer to these questions about the Master Cleanse, but have had no luck.

1. Are you supposed to drink the Salt Water Flush every morning?
2. How many cups of the laxative tea are you supposed to drink?
3. Can someone post the "correct" measurements for 1 gallon (involving the lemon juice, maple syrup, cayenne, etc.) ?

Greetings!

1. Yes, drink the salt water flush every morning, before anything else.
2. One cup of the laxative tea is fine. I'd advise against drinking the commonly-recommended senna-based teas, though. Senna is a harsh laxative that causes progressive harm to bowel function with continued use. Instead, I suggest a cup of chamomile tea before bed. More info at
3. One gallon is equal to 16 cups of liquid. So, since you use one cup of water, two tablespoons of lemon juice, two tablespoons of maple syrup, and (optionally) one tenth of a teaspoon of cayenne powder per glass of the lemonade, I'd suggest that to make a gallon of the lemonade: mix 12 cups of water, one and half cups of lemon juice, and one and a half cups of maple syrup. Only add the cayenne pepper to each cup right before you drink it, not in the gallon. More info at

But be sure you're not making more lemonade at a time than you will drink in one day. The lemon juice loses its critical enzymes quickly once it's extracted from the lemons.

I hope this helped!

Thank you so much for answering, but I feel like I am not losing any weight. I am sure that I have lost belly-fat. I am on Day 7 of the cleanse and still no food. I will tell you what I am doing (everyday) and please tell me what I am doing wrong

1. In the morning, drinking 4 cups of salt water ( the salt is celtic sea salt)
2. Drinking 6-7 cups of lemonade (santa cruz lemon juice, maple syrup grade b, cayenne pepper [from the cayenne pepper tablets])
3. Drinking 16 fl oz of Smooth Move Herbal Peppermint Tea

What am I doing wrong? Note: I also feel like I am retaining water (water weight)

Yikes! Sorry to hear that. But it's no wonder you're not doing well. There are more mistakes in even that short list you gave than I can explain in a brief answer. My Ultimate Master Cleanse Guide at covers those and more, but if that doesn't suit you hopefully you can find what you need elsewhere. In any event, best wishes with your health.

I don't understand. I am following the instructions correctly

The recommended lemon juice is from freshly squeezed lemons. That may be one reason you are not experiencing good results.