Cholagogue:Gall Bladder Herbs
Cholagogues are herbs that support the gall bladder and liver by promoting the flow of bile from the gall bladder into the intestines. Many are also choleretics (increasing bile production). All bitter herbs are cholagogues to some degree. Bitter tastes are mostly missing from the standard American diet (SAD), which may account somewhat for the billions spent on prescription and OTC anti-acids and heartburn remedies. Bitters can have an energizing effect for those who have sluggish digestion and are protective even when taken in small amounts.
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Agrimony, Agrimonia eupatoria L. -
Avocado, Persea americana -
Barberry, Berberis vulgaris L. -
Blessed Thistle, Cnicus benedictus -
Calendula, Calendula officinalis -
Celandine, Chelidonium majus -
Centaury, Centaurium erythraea -
Chamomile, Matricaria recutita -
Chicory root, Cichorium intybus -
Dandelion Root, Taraxacum officinale -
Elecampane, Inula helenium -
Fringe tree, Chionanthus virginicus -
Fumitory, Fumaria officinalis -
Goldenseal, Hydrastis canadensis -
Hibiscus, Hibiscus sabdariffa -
Horehound, Marrubium vulgare L. -
Lavender, Lavandula spp -
Long Pepper, Pippali, Piper longum -
Milk Thistle Seed, Silybum marianum L. -
Olive Oil, Olea europea -
Oregon Grape root, Mahonia aquifolium -
Orris Root, Iris germanica -
Peppermint, Mentha piperita -
Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis -
St. John's Wort, Hypericum perforatum -
Turmeric, Curcuma longa L. -
Wormwood, Artemisia absinthium L.
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