INGREDIENTS
Milk Thistle
Polygonum Multiflorum
(Ho Shou Wu/Fo Ti)
Burdock
Dandelion
Artemisia Capillaris
Fructus Lycii Chinensis
Gardenia Jasminoidis
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SPECIFIC FUNCTION
Cleanse the liver. One known active is Silymarin, which is apotent potent antioxidant especially effective in the liver. This herb was added to the formulation because during the cleansing process, the rate of excretion (i.e. breakdown/detoxification) of body metabolites will increase generating a greater than normal level of free radicals.
This herbhas been used in traditional Chinese medicine to "tonify"
and to replenish the "vital energy" to the liver. Studies have shown
that this herb can increase blood flow to the liver, which increases
the rate of toxin drainage from the liver.
This herb has traditionally been used as a body cleanser and
purifier for the liver.
Increases bile production and flow as well as the rate of clearance
of the liver, since bile is produced as a result of liver function
Studies have shown this herb also exhibits a protective effect on
the liver and is able to reverse mild cases of liver cirrhosis.
Increases secretion of bile into the gastrointestinal tract, thus
aiding the liver in draining its waste products. This herb in
combination with Gardenia Jasminoidis has been shown to increase the rate of liver cell regeneration.
Acts to protect liver cells and hence liver function. In traditional Chinese medicine, this herb has been used to treat liver ailments.
In combination with Artemisia, this herb increases liver cell
regeneration. This herb has also been shown to increase bile secretion.
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