To help the liver work well, phytotherapy may be a
great ally. There are plants that help eliminate waste from our body and
protect and stimulate the liver.
Milk Thistle (Silybum marinum Gaertn)
It is popularly known as the guardian of the liver.
Its seeds contain silymarin, which is a blend of compounds that stimulate the
regeneration of liver cells when they have been damaged by drugs, toxins, alcohol,
etc.
Artichoke (Cynara scolymus L.)
This plant is considered a good detoxifier and contains
cynarine, which is an active substance that promotes liver function and its depurative
action. It also has diuretic and digestive properties.
Desmodium (Desmodium adscendens D. C.)
It is a plant native to Africa that grows as a
parasite on shrubs and palm trees. It enhances the formation of bile and helps
protect the liver. It also has draining properties.
Black Radish (Raphanus sativus L.)
It contains
a sulphurous essence with a spicy taste, which has choleretic properties as it increases
the production of bile in the liver. It also has digestive properties.
