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Liver problems are a fairly common digestive condition. There are many folk remedies that are used to detoxify the liver and support the treatment of hepatobiliary diseases. So do herbal plants really have this effect? The article will give a multi-dimensional view of liver detoxification by folk methods.
1. The role and function of the liver in the body
The liver is the largest internal organ in the body, taking on both endocrine and exocrine roles. The dysfunction, liver function leaves many serious consequences.
1.1. The role of liver detoxification One of the important functions of the liver is to eliminate toxins. Toxins can be intermediate metabolites inside the body (endogenous) or from outside in (exogenous). The liver works to remove these toxins by the following mechanisms:
Chemical Mechanism: The liver most often detoxifies by this mechanism. In the liver, the toxins will be converted into water-soluble non-toxic substances, then excreted out of the body. Fixed elimination mechanism: The liver retains toxins, then excretes them from the body via the bile ducts in their original form. 1.2. The liver's role in producing bile Liver cells produce bile and store bile in the gallbladder. Every day the liver secretes about half a liter of bile, including components of bile salts, bile pigments, bilirubin, cholesterol, electrolytes, water...
1.3. Metabolic function of the liver The liver plays an important role in the metabolism of glucid, protid, and lipid. Thanks to that, the liver is also involved in the mechanism of blood sugar regulation, providing energy for the body.
2. Causes of liver toxicity
The liver has a role in detoxifying the body. Exposure to too many toxins in daily life, work, or the use of certain drugs to treat diseases, ... is the cause of liver toxicity. In particular, liver diseases such as chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, liver cancer, ... destroy liver cells, reduce liver function, ... make the liver more susceptible to poisoning or sex. illness becomes more severe. In addition, other influencing factors such as pressure, sedentary lifestyle, ... are also favorable conditions leading to liver toxicity.
3. Liver detoxification methods
When there are "hot" liver symptoms, patients need to go to reputable medical facilities for diagnosis and appropriate and accurate treatment.
3.1. Non-pharmacological methods Patients with mild hepatotoxicity can be managed by non-pharmacological methods. The doctor will advise on treatment and give advice depending on the specific disease condition. Non-drug methods can be mentioned as:
Reasonable diet: Use healthy foods, safe for health. Avoid contaminated, contaminated food,... Avoid using stimulants. Avoid foods that are harmful to the liver, such as processed foods, fried foods, high in fat, high in salt. Healthy lifestyle, moderation, avoid staying up late. Exercise and exercise reasonably: Regular exercise, nourishing exercises or yoga helps to circulate blood in the body, thereby improving the functioning of the liver. 3.2. Method of drug use Hepatotoxicity can progress to leave many dangerous complications, the most serious is death. Therefore, patients with severe hepatotoxicity need to go to medical facilities to be treated with liver antidotes or other effective methods with adequate scientific basis.
4. Is it safe to detox liver by folk methods?
Some medicinal plants, when used in the right dosage and manner, will have a good effect on the functional activity of the liver, helping to clear heat, detoxify, cool the liver,... The treatment coordination between doctors Specialists and traditional medicine doctors will help choose the right liver detoxification method for each patient.
However, if used improperly or overused, used too much, continuously for a long time or improperly combined with antidotes to the liver can be "counterproductive", causing The liver is overworked, easily weakened and poisoned.
Currently, many patients arbitrarily use medicinal plants for the purpose of liver detoxification without adequate scientific evidence. The use of drugs not prescribed by the doctor does not improve the disease, but also can adversely affect the liver or cause side effects on other organs. Herbs that detoxify the liver sometimes become an economic burden for many patients and families.
5. The male medicinal plants detoxify the liver
To detoxify the liver by folk methods effectively, patients need to be guided, consulted and treated by traditional medicine doctors, avoiding "money loss". Here are some medicinal plants that can support liver function:
Artichokes: Artichokes are known as a food with a cooling effect on the liver, detoxifying, can be indicated in people with hepatitis, impaired liver function. liver capacity. Antioxidant components such as cynarin and silymarin have been found in artichoke flowers, roots, stems, and leaves. Artichoke plants can be cooked and drunk (artichoke tea) or fried dry or processed in many dishes, Bitter vegetables (sea animals): Sea buckthorn, commonly known as bitter vegetables, a precious medicinal plant but quite easy to find. This plant is used in many folk remedies to support the treatment of infections, boils, liver detoxification,... Bitter vegetables can be boiled and mixed with sesame salt used in meals, good for the system. Digest. Plantain: Plantain is a cold, sweet herb that has been used by Eastern medicine to support the treatment of hepatitis, boils, and red eyes. Psyllium can be processed as a food or drink, used at lunch for about 6-7 days to enhance liver function in people with "hot" liver, or pimples. Lettuce: Lettuce is a fairly common vegetable, appearing in the daily meals of many families. This is a cold food, so it has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying the liver. In addition, lettuce also supports the treatment of painful urination, bad breath, and pimples. Chrysanthemum: Chrysanthemum has cool properties, so people use chrysanthemum tea to clear heat, cool the liver, detoxify the liver. In addition, chrysanthemum tea also supports the treatment of insomnia, relieves stress, ... Cactus vines : Passion fruit is a medicinal plant with a strong taste and warm properties. Many Eastern medicine practitioners use prickly pear as a detoxifying drug, treat liver heat,... However, the abuse of prickly pear can cause some effects on the liver or other organs. Dandelion: Since ancient times, people have used the dandelion plant to detoxify the liver. Dandelion contains a lot of iron, calcium, potassium, vitamin C, vitamin B6, ... so if properly indicated, it can support the treatment of liver and kidney related diseases. Some other foods: Some drinks such as green tea, squash juice, gotu kola juice, green bean juice, black beans, corn silk juice, etc. also have the effect of clearing heat, cooling the liver, detoxifying the liver. . In summary, some male drugs have certain effects on liver detoxification, supporting liver function treatment. However, the use of medicinal plants not in accordance with the indications and instructions of the doctor can cause many serious consequences, sometimes harming the patient's own liver. Therefore, patients with suspected or diagnosed hepatotoxicity should consult a doctor before using folk methods to treat the disease.
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