Healing with Herbs

Spring Liver Support Herbs

• Milk Thistle (Silybum marianus) is an excellent and highly regarded liver tonic. (Milk Thistle is also regarded as a potent antioxidant.
• Dandelion Rt. (Taraxacum officinale) provides cleansing of the liver, pancreas, gall bladder & spleen. contains bitter principles, which have a beneficial tonic effect on the liver and digestive system. It is considered a very effective general tonic and is known to support healthy bile flow. Dandelion also supports gall bladder functioning. It is a rich source of vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin A, D, and C, various B Vitamins, iron, lecithin, silicon, potassium, magnesium, zinc and manganese.
• Vervain Rt.(Verbena officinalis) has been traditionally recommended as a liver tonic but is also known to have a number of other health promoting properties it is Anti-inflammatory and calms the nerves
• Gentain Rt. this liver & gall bladder tonic promotes bile flow & helps in liver colic it also helps liquefy bile.
• Cayenne stimulates the digestive secretions & cleansing processes of the body

· Oregon Grape Rt. stimulates saliva & bile secretions.

• Golden Seal Rt. The bitters within it promote the functioning of the liver, and actively aid in stimulating the appetite and this results in an improved digestion in the body

All the above effectively stimulate the liver and gallbladder, improve digestion, help detoxify as well as create new and healthy liver cells. A must for any spring cleanse, and a good tonic for anyone who has overindulged (food, alcohol, etc). You can make your own tonic and tea or get the herbs in a tincture form (make sure it is alcohol free). You can also buy in c Vegan Capsules. Please research the herbs some more before taking them,