Toward a healthier liver, see these herbal tinctures: Astragalus, Black Walnut, Chickweed, Dandelion, Milk Thistle, Oregano, Sage, and Yellow Dock Root.
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Tonic for spleen and the heart. Decreases blood sugar levels and blood pressure. Boosts immunity and the endocrine system. Significant Chinese herb (huang gi). Increases chi (life force). Useful for complaints of the kidneys and liver. -
Beneficial for sore throat, fever, colds, diarrhea and dysentery. -
Grows everywhere, even the North Arctic zones. Leaves are eaten fresh. Very nutritive, high in protein, calcium, vitamins A and C, and minerals. Balances metabolism, regulates thyroid, strengthens liver, and assists in weight loss. Useful for fever, throat, and respiratory complaints. As an external poultice, toxins and foreign matter can be drawn out. -
This herbal combination contains dandelion root, yellow dock root, burdock root, and milk thistle seed. -
High in potassium. Promotes the flow of bile, stimulates the liver and spleen (i.e. in cases of liver congestion). Diuretic, increases urine output. Beneficial for inflammation of the kidneys; known to dissolve urinary stones. Do not use if gallstones are present. -
Promotes lactation. Increases the flow of bile from the liver and gall bladder. Regarded as beneficial in regenerating and protecting the liver. Supports the treatment of cirrhosis and hepatitis A and B. -
Antifungal, anti-inflammatory. Beneficial for colds, flu, tuberculosis, pneumonia, sore throat, sinusitis, acne, asthma, peptic ulcer, bladder infection, irritable bowel syndrome, candidiasis, hepatitis, cold sores, food poisoning, diarrhea, giardiasis, ear infection. -
Used for sore throat, fevers. Reputed to strengthen the digestive system and to be beneficial for the liver, kidneys and lungs, to reduce sweating, and to relieve headaches. -
Used to treat chronic skin disorders, to stimulate liver bile, clear, toxins and reduce enlarged lymph nodes and respiratory infection. Regarded as a tonic and blood purifier. Good for constipation. Not to be taken internally if pregnant.