Herbs for Liver Health

Evidence-based herbs for liver support and detoxification. Compare effectiveness and safety for Milk Thistle, Dandelion Root, Turmeric, and more.

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20 herbs found for this condition

Cranberry

Vaccinium macrocarpon

Urinary tract healthScurvy preventionWound healing

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Coffee Senna

Senna occidentalis

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing RiskLaxative and liver conditions across tropicsRoasted seeds as coffee substituteSkin conditions in African medicine

Milk Thistle

Silybum marianum

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing RiskLiver protectionGallbladder supportAntidote for mushroom poisoning

Ethiopian Turmeric

Curcuma domestica var. ethiopica

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing Riskliver tonic in Ethiopian folk medicinetreatment of jaundiceskin disease remedy

Cassia Senna

Senna obtusifolia

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing RiskLaxative across tropicsLiver conditions in Asian and African medicineEye conditions in West African folk medicine

Okinawan Turmeric

Curcuma longa var. okinawa

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing Riskliver tonic in Okinawan folk medicinehangover preventionlongevity support

Turmeric (Javanese)

Curcuma xanthorrhiza

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing RiskLiver tonicDigestive aidAppetite stimulant

Turmeric

Curcuma longa

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing RiskAnti-inflammatory remedyDigestive aidWound healing

Korean Barberry

Berberis koreana

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing Riskliver heatinfectiondigestive issues

Licorice Root TCM

Glycyrrhiza uralensis

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing RiskHarmonize herbal formulasTonify spleen qiMoisten lungs

Shiitake

Lentinula edodes

Boosting immunityTreating fatigueSupporting liver function

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Tibetan Gentian

Gentiana tibetica

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing Riskfeverliver heatbile disorders

Triphala

Mixed formula

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing RiskTreating constipationRejuvenationDetoxification

Astragalus Complanatus

Astragalus complanatus

Nourish kidney and liver yinBrighten visionTonify yang essence

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Artichoke

Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus

Liver tonicDigestive aidBile stimulant

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Berberine Metabolic

Berberis aristata

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing RiskBlood sugar management in Asian traditional medicineLiver and digestive disordersAntimicrobial use

Macaranga Tanarius

Macaranga tanarius

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing Riskwound healingskin conditionsliver disorders

Triphala Indian

Amalaki + Bibhitaki + Haritaki

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing RiskConstipationDetoxificationEye health

Globe Artichoke

Cynara cardunculus

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing RiskLiver and gallbladder support in Mediterranean traditionDigestive disorders and dyspepsiaHigh cholesterol in European folk medicine

Yellow Dock Root

Rumex crispus

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing RiskBlood purification and skin conditions in European folk medicineIron-rich nutritive for anemiaConstipation from liver congestion

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