Category Archives: Liver

Silymarin marianum (Milk Thistle): Liver Health

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Robert Barrington

The liver is a potential target for toxins for a number of reasons. Firstly, toxins from the gastrointestinal tract often pass through the liver following absorption, and this places a stress on the liver’s finite resources for dealing with such … Continue reading →

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Dandelion as a Liver Protective

Posted on January 22, 2024 by Robert Barrington

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

Posted on December 25, 2020 by Robert Barrington

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

Posted on November 5, 2020 by Robert Barrington

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

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Robert Barrington

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

Posted on October 10, 2018 by Robert Barrington

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

Posted on September 26, 2018 by Robert Barrington

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

Posted on September 25, 2018 by Robert Barrington

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

Posted on September 24, 2018 by Robert Barrington

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

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Robert Barrington

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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