Category Archives: Liver

Dandelion as a Liver Protective

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is a plant that has a number of physiological effects in humans thanks to the phytochemicals it contains. One of the most well known of these effects is a significant diuretic effect that has been the subject … Continue reading

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Rosa damascena: Hepatoprotective

Rosa damascena is a variety of rose that has been investigated for its medicinal effects. Evidence from scientific studies suggest that the phytochemicals in Rosa damascena may possess antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. These effects may explain the hepatoprotective effects of … Continue reading

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On the Nutritional Content of Liver

Liver can be an excellent source of nutrients. Both lamb’s liver and beef liver are widely consumed and can contain high amounts of vitamin A, B vitamins, as well as certain minerals including iron and copper. Liver is an important … Continue reading

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Dandelion for Liver Health

Insulin resistance is a condition that is thought to develop as a result of poor diet. In particular, refined carbohydrates are able to overload the liver with energy, and this causes the production of high amounts of triglycerides. These triglycerides … Continue reading

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Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna): Liver Protective Herb

Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna) is a tree that belongs to the Combretaceae family of plants. Arjuna is usually found growing along river beds and can reach heights of around 25 meters. Arjuna is native to Asian countries including Bangladesh and India … Continue reading

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Kakamachi (Solanum nigrum): Liver Protective Herb

Kakamachi (Solanum nigrum) belongs to the Solanaceae (nightshade) family of plants, and is a perennial herb found throughout Europe, Asia, North and South America and Australasia. Other common names for the herb include European black nightshade, black nightshade, duscle, garden … Continue reading

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Ayurvedic Mandur Bhasma: Hepatoprotective Effects

Ayurvedic medicine is an Indian form of medicine that dates back many thousands of years. In ayurvedic medicine, a bhasma is a metallic or mineral preparation, which is treated with herbal juices or within a decoction and exposed to heat. … Continue reading

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Mandur Bhasma: Hepatoprotective Agent

mandur bhasma (also called mandoor bhasma) is an Ayurvedic formula made from the ferric oxide form of iron. This iron is processed to improve its bioavailability. This processing involves calcination (heating) the iron oxide in order to purify it. Mandur … Continue reading

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Kasani (Cichorium intybus): More Evidence of Liver Protection

Kasani (Cichorium intybus), also known as chicory, is a perenial heraceous plant that contains a number of important phytochemical groups that show medicianl properties. Theses include sesquiterpene lactones (including lactucin, lactucopicrin, 8-desoxy lactucin, guaianolid glycosides, including chicoroisides B and C … Continue reading

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Kasani (Cichorium intybus) for Liver Protection

Kasani (Cichorium intybus) is a herb that has traditionally been used as a general liver tonic in Ayurvedic medicine. The ability of kasani to protect the liver is well documented. For example in animals studies, extracts of kasani are able … Continue reading

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