Herbs that can be used as a Hepatic

What are Hepatics?

Hepatic herbal remedies are those that support the health and functions of the liver. Bitter herbs and cholagogues are a part of this category along with a wide range of other herbs too. 

Hepatic herbs work by strengthening and tonifying the integrity of the liver for optimum flow of bile and other significant functions. Most importantly, they reduce oxidative stress by scavenging the free radicals that promote liver cell regeneration and decrease the workload of the organ.

What are the benefits of hepatics?

Hepatic herbs help with:

  • Liver disease progression
  • Cirrhosis
  • Liver dysfunction
  • Liver injury
  • Liver cirrhosis
  • Liver cancer
  • Chronic liver disease
  • Fatty liver disease
  • Liver inflammation
  • Boost liver cell regeneration after surgery

3 Herbs Recommended as hepatics

Turmeric

Turmeric

The antioxidant property of turmeric makes it an excellent choice of drug for dealing with liver-related diseases. Its free radical scavenging action helps prevent the damage that the liver incurs due to harmful toxins. Take Turmeric Tincture up to three times a day in water or tea. It’s a perfect remedy for people who take harsh medicinal agents (such as antidiabetic agents) for a prolonged period that impairs liver functions. 

Dandelion

Dandelion

Dandelion is a magnificent herb with profound hepatic properties. It potentiates the working of the liver by giving it a helping hand in eradicating harmful toxins from the body. It also reduces the severity and incidence of liver injury and treats various liver diseases. It is recommended to take Dandelion Root Tincture up to three times a day if a person is suffering from liver malfunctioning to support its treatment.  

 

Wormwood

Wormwood

Wormwood is an exceptional herbal bitter that has been in use since ancient times to support the treatment of gut-associated irregularities. It contains absinthin and anabsinthin that work remarkably at rectifying the problems of the liver and gallbladder too. It has to be used in moderation to seek its benefits. Use Wormwood Tincture at least 3 times a day or drink its tea to reap the most of its benefits. 

Other Medicinal Plants that act as a hepatic