Strengthens Liver Function

Milk Thistle, Schisandra, fresh Yellow Dock, fresh Dandelion

A cleansing formula for the liver. It can be used as a maintenance tonic or restorative, cleansing and strengthening nutrients after illness or liver abuse.

~Herbs~

Milk Thistle Silybum marianum the seed

Milk Thistle is a preventative and a curative for chronic liver problems. It protects the liver from the effects of alcohol consumption, solvent exposure, heavy metal poisoning, and exposure to a wide range of pollutants by preventing their toxins from penetrating liver cells.

Dandelion Taraxacum officinale fresh root

Dandelion is used for liver, gallbladder, and kidney problems and as a tonic for weak or impaired digestion. Due to its mild bitter principles Dandelion modifies and increases the secretions of the liver making it an effective herb for hepatic disorders including jaundice, chronic inflammation, and enlargement of the liver. Increased bile secretion relieves liver congestion and stimulates the liver to detoxify poisons.

Schisandra Schisandrachinensis the fruit

The fruit of this plant is known as Wu wei zi in the Chinese Materia Medica or 'five flavored seed' because the fruit is sweet, sour, bitter, pungent, and salty. The herb is considered balancing to all body systems by virtue of the distribution of flavors. Clinical studies report Schizandra protects the liver, stimulates the immune system, and increases physical stamina.

Yellow Dock Rumex crispus fresh root

The root of Yellow Dock is an ideal general remedy for promoting cleansing. Its secondary action is as a blood fortifier-an excellent source of absorbable iron. It may be used for liver congestion, poor digestion of fatty foods, jaundice and post hepatitis flare-ups, skin eruptions due to internal toxicity or nervousness, and for treating constipation.

~Actions and Indications~

This formula is a liver tonic and digestive aid. It provides restorative and cleansing actions to the liver and gallbladder. It helps restore normal function to the liver following hepatitis, jaundice, liver inflammation, or toxic exposure. As a daily tonic, it is useful for digestive disturbances, chronic constipation, and a variety of skin conditions.

~Dose~

Take 40-60 drops in a little warm water three times per day.

~Precautions~

Persistent pain of the liver or gallbladder, frequent nausea and vomiting, and continued high fever are serious symptoms and professional health care should be sought.