Cynara Scolymus - This is the Brazilian name for the globe artichoke. This herb has demonstrated highly specific properties as a cholagogue (increases bile production in the liver), choleretic (increases the flow of bile from the gallbladder), and choliokinetic (increases the contractile activity of the bile duct). Animal studies have shown an ability to increase the flow of bile by 60 % to 400 % in a twelve hour period. Additionally, artichoke has demonstrated cholesterol and lipid lowering properties.
Carqueja - This herb has many properties including hepatoprotective (liver protective ) properties. It is commonly used by the indigenous peoples of the rainforest of South America in many types of liver disorders. In a study with mice in 1986, a crude water extract of Carqueja protected against liver damage and increased survival rate by 100% in mice exposed to a toxic liver chemical.
Mutamba - Mutamba has had a place in herbal medicine in almost every country where it grows. In Brazil and Peru its uses include assistance in enhancing liver health. It contains a number of recognized constituents including alkaloids, bet-sitosterol, mucilage, tannins, terpenes and proanthocyanadins.
Chanca Piedra - This plant is so named as its Spanish name means “stone breaker”. It has been used for generations by Amazon peoples as a remedy for gallstones. The plant is also employed for its hepatotoxic protection attributed to two compounds in the plant, phyllanthin and hypophyllanthin. These were isolated and described by Indian researchers in 1985. Some studies have also documented anti viral activity against the hepatitis virus but this remains controversial as not all studies have confirmed this.
Erva Tostao - The worldwide use of Erva Tostao roots for various liver complaints and disorders was validated when researchers demonstrated in 1980 and 1991 that a root extract provided antihepatotoxic properties in animals, protecting the liver from numerous introduced toxins.
Picao Preto - A research group in Taiwan has stated that this herb “can protect liver injuries from various hepatotoxins and have potential as broad spectrum antihepatic agents”.
Jurubeba - This herb is listed in the Brazilian Pharmacopoeia as specific for anemia and for liver disorders.
Gervao - North American practitioners have used Gervao leaves as a natural remedy for parasite, liver and digestive problems.
Boldo leaf - In herbal medicine today, Boldo is used extensively throughout Europe, North America, South America and Latin America as a specific treatment for gallstones, and many types of liver, stomach and digestive disorders.
Sarsaparilla- This herb has been reported to enhance the absorption and bioavailablity of other phytochemicals and herbs. It is often included in small amounts for this attribute.
Milk Thistle Extract - Milk thistle extract may protect the cells of the liver by blocking the entrance of harmful toxins and assisting in removing these toxins from the liver. Its active ingredient is silymarin. Silymarin is an antioxidant with powerful liver protective effects.
Side Effects:
As a number of these herbs have diuretic properties, increased frequency of urination is possible. No other known side effects.
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