Hepatics: Herbal Tonics For The Liver
Herbs that help support the liver are called hepatics. Good liver function is vital to good health, providing support in cases of hepatitis and cirrhosis. The holistic view of health taken by both Eastern traditions and Western herbalists place the liver and gall bladder at the root of many health problems and herbal remedies for liver support are an important part of any herbal practice. Milk thistle is considered one of the premier hepatic herbs.
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Agrimony, Agrimonia eupatoria L. -
Artichoke, Globe, Cynara scolymus -
Ashwagandha root, Withania somnifera -
Barberry, Berberis vulgaris L. -
Boldo, Peumus boldus Molina -
Bupleurum, Bupleurum chinense -
Burdock root, Arctium lappa -
Butternut, Juglans cinerea -
Celandine, Chelidonium majus -
Chamomile, Matricaria recutita -
Chicory root, Cichorium intybus -
Chrysanthemum, Chrysanthemum morifolium, C. sinense -
Corn Silk, Zea mays -
Cypress Oil, Cupressus sempervirens -
Dong Quai, Angelica sinensis -
Fumitory, Fumaria officinalis -
Gentian, Gentiana lutea -
Goldenseal, Hydrastis canadensis -
Horehound, Marrubium vulgare L. -
Maitake mushroom, Grifola frondosa -
Milk Thistle Seed, Silybum marianum L. -
Oregon Grape root, Mahonia aquifolium -
Pau d’arco, Tabebuia spp -
Peppermint, Mentha piperita -
Rose, Rosa spp -
Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis -
Turmeric, Curcuma longa L. -
Yacon Root, Smallanthus sonchifolius
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