Herb/Vitamin

Uses

 A Liver Detoxing Tea

 A tea of bitter liver-supporting herbs promotes digestion, elimination and detoxification.

Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALC)

Helps convert fatty acids to energy and a high Carnitine level is needed in the liver to handle increase fatty acid produced by alcohol consumption, a high fat diet, chemical exposure or hepatitis. However exposure to these can lead to a carnitine deficiency that can be reversed by supplementing with Acetyl-L-Carnitine.

Although there are no studies that show that if ALC can be helpful in reducing the damage done to the liver by chronic viral hepatitis it has been reported that it is very useful in improving memory and mental functioning.

Amla-Emblic Myrobalans

 A compilation of applications for emblica fruits was carried out by several Ayurvedic writers during the last 25 years. The main indications are:

• Digestive system disorders: dyspepsia, gastritis, hyperacidity, constipation, colic, colitis, hemorrhoids
• Bleeding disorders: bleeding hemorrhoids, hematuria, menorrhagia, bleeding gums, ulcerative colitis
• Metabolic disorders: anemia, diabetes, gout
• Lung disorders: cough, asthma
• Aging disorders: osteoporosis, premature graying of hear, weak vision
• Neurasthenia: fatigue, mental disorders, vertigo, palpitations

Ant Chronic Hepatitis Ling

 Pharmacological tests and clinical trials have shown that certain properties of the ant can be used to combat arthritis, rheumatism, liver ailments, asthma, and even cancer. In addition, according to recent biological studies, it has been found that the extract of ants is a broad-spectrum immunopotentitor, which increases the amount of RNA and DNA in cells as well as the number of immune cells. In general, ant health food is helpful to supplementing energy and blood, increasing sexual desire and physical strength, building up vital energy, cleaning the lungs and liver, and just generally prolonging life.

Ant Chronic Hepatitis Ling (24 x 12)

 it has been found that the extract of ants is a broad-spectrum immunopotentitor, which increases the amount of RNA and DNA in cells as well as the number of immune cells. In general, ant health food is helpful to supplementing energy and blood, increasing sexual desire and physical strength, building up vital energy, cleaning the lungs and liver, and just generally prolonging life.

Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus, Caffeic Acid

 Like silymarin, cynara extract has also demonstrated significant liver-protecting and regenerating effects. it also possesses choloeretic effect, promoting the outflow of bile from the liver to the gall-bladder. This is a very important property. If the bile is not being transported adequately to the gallbladder, the liver has an increased risk of being damaged. Choleretics are very useful in the treatment of hepatitis and other liver diseases via this "decongesting" effect.

Barberry (Berberis vulgaris)

 In folk medicine, European barberry root bark has been used for various conditions including liver dysfunction, gallbadder disease, diarrhea, indigestion and urinary tract diseases (3) (4) (5). It has been applied in many cultures to treat malaria, and leishmaniasis

Beet (Beta vulgaris rubra)

 Internal Use: Acne, Anemia, Cancer, Constipation, Diverticulitis, Dysmenorrhea, Hepatitis, Hypoglycemia, Leukemia, Lumbago, Poor Circulation, Rheumatism, Toxemia.

Bringaraj (eclipta alba)

Internal Use: Alopecia, Anemia, Balding, Cirrhosis, Dysentery, Gray Hair, Hepatitis, Insomnia, Jaundice, Liver Stagnation, Loose Teeth, Restlessness, Spleen Enlargement, Tinnitus.

Bupleurum (Bupleurum falcatum)

 Internal Uses: Asthma, Bloating, Cancer, Capillary Weakness, Fatigue, Fever, Flatulence,  Hemorrhoids, Hepatitis, Liver Stagnation, Malaria, Pain, Premenstrual Syndrome, Prolapse

Chicory (Cichorium intybus)

 Chicory is often recommended for jaundice and or spleen problems. The juice of the leaves and a tea made from the flowering plant promote the production of bile, the release of gallstones, and the elimination of excessive internal mucus. They are also useful for gastritis, lack of appetite, and digestive difficulties

Cleavers (Galium aparine)

 Very valuable plan and perhaps the best tonic for the lymphatic system. Often described as a blood purifier cleavers can be used for conditions where the body is failing to rid itself of toxins. Liquidize or pulp the fresh plant for a diuretic or lymphatic cleanser to help glandular fever or swollen glands, tonsillitis, adenoidal trouble, prostate disorders; use  an infusion for urinary problems such as cystitis and gravel;

Cordyceps

The great classic of Chinese medicine, Cordyceps is described in detail and is considered potent at strengthening lung and kidneys, increasing energy and vitality, stopping hemorrhage, decreasing phlegm, and as an overall tonic.

Cordyceps (Dongchongxiacao)

 Functions:

1. To tonify lungs and kidneys;
2. To stop bleeding;
3. To resolve phlegm

Cordyceps Extract

 Nourishes the Lungs and fortifies the Kidneys: used for cough, night sweats, impotence, spermatorrhea, and weakness during recovery from a severe illness. Because it tonifies both the Yin and Yang and is a very safe substance, it can be taken over a long period of time.

Cordyceps Sinensis Hyphas Mycelium

 It is also a powerful tonic, can strengthen the body's immunity, lower raised blood lipid levels (in this condition the patient may be overweight, lacking strength, suffering from dizziness, swollen and numb limbs, chest pains, and an excess of phlegm), and treat other conditions resulting from insufficient vitality and weakness of lungs and kidneys.

Cordyceps Sinensis Hyphas Mycelium (90 x 12)

Is an excellent strengthening tonic for convalescing patients, and patients with reduced appetite, weak blood, weakened resistance of respiratory tract and susceptibility to colds or flus can take this product orally to strengthen resistance.

Culvers Root

 Internal Uses: Bloating, Dyspepsia, Enteritis, Flatulence, Hepatitis, Jaundice, Rectal Prolapse

Dandelion

 Clinical trials have shown Dandelion to be effective in treating pneumonia, bronchitis and upper respiratory infections. It also helps with kidney function, pancreas, spleen, stomach, tinnitis, tonsilitis, osteoporosis, abscesses, anemia, boils, breast tumors, cirrhosis of the liver, fluid retention, hepatitis, jaundice, rheumatism and warts.

Dandelion Root

 Believed to cleanse the bloodstream and the liver and increase the production of bile. Improves functions of the pancreas, spleen, stomach, and kidneys.

Echinacea

Stimulates certain white blood cells and has anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties.  Good for the immune system and the lymphatic system.  Useful for colic colds, flu, and other infectious illnesses.

Feverfew

Acts as a bulk laxative, lubricates the intestines, and reduces fever.  Good for the eyes.  Helps asthma and sinus problems by reducing mucus.

Fringe Tree

 Medicinal Action and Uses---Aperient, diuretic. Some authorities regard it as tonic and slightly narcotic. It is used in typhoid, intermittent, or bilious fevers, and externally, as a poultice, for inflammations or wounds. Is useful in liver complaints.

Gall-Bladder Confortability

 Soothing liver, rectifying qi, excreting bile. This product is used to treat chronic cholecystitis due to gall-stone, chronic cholecystitis, as well as stones in the billiary tract and gall-bladder which are due to qi stagnation of the liver and gall-bladder, or damp heat stagnation in the stomach.

Gall-Smoothening Stone-Expelling

 Clearing heat, excreting dampness, smoothening gall, expelling stone. This product is used to treat gall-stone, billiary tract inflammation and cholecystitis.

Gallstone Opening Capsule

 Clearing heat, excreting dampness, disinhibiting bile and expelling stones. It can be used for damp-heat of the liver and gall-bladder, painful right rib-side, thirst, vomiting, jaundice, bitter taste in the mouth, gallstone, cholecystitis, and inflammation of biliary tract due to damp-heat in the liver and gall-bladder.

Gardenia

 Internal Use: Abscess, Bloody Urine, Cystitis, Delerium, Emotional Blockage, Fever, Headache, Hepatitis, Hypertension, Insomnia, Irritability, Jaundice, Liver Stagnation, Nosebleeds, Rectal Bleeding, Restlessness, Ulcers, Urinary Infections.

Gentian Liver-Discharging Granule

 Clearing liver and gall-bladder, disinhibiting damp-heat. It is prescribed for patients suffering from damp-heat of the liver and gall-bladder which result in dizziness, blood-shot eyes, tinnitis, deafness,  painful ears, painful right rib-side, bitter taste in the mouth, etc.

Gentians

 Gentian is one of the most useful of our bitter vegetable tonics. It is specially useful in states of exhaustion from chronic disease and in all cases of general debility, weakness of the digestive organs and want of appetite. It is one of the best strengtheners of the human system, and is an excellent tonic to combine with a purgative to prevent its debilitating effects.

Ginkgo Extracts Show Promise

 Compared with the placebo group, the EGb group included twice as many patients whose cognitive performance improved and half as many whose social functioning worsened. In clinical terms, improvement on the ADAS-Cog of four points may be equivalent to a six-month delay in the progression of the disease. EGb appears to stabilize and, in an additional 20 percent of cases (vs. placebo), improve the patient's functioning for periods of six months to one year

Ginseng

Strengthens the adrenal and reproductive glands.  Enhances immune function, promotes lung functioning and stimulates the appetite.  Useful for bronchitis, circulatory problems, diabetes, infertility, lack of energy, and stress

Goldenseal

 Goldenseal has recently gained a reputation as a herbal antibiotic and immune system enhancer . Traditionally it was used for treatment of inflammatory conditions of the mucus membranes, especially those of the digestive system. It’s traditional uses include treatment of peptic ulcers, gastritis, dyspepsia and colitis. It has proven its value in cases of diarrhea, haemorrhoids and habitual constipation. It is said to stimulate appetite and generally have a toning effect on the whole body.

Gotu kola

Aids in the elimination of excess fluids, decreases fatigue and depression, increases sex drive, shrinks tissues, and stimulates the central nervous system.

Green Tea

Combats mental fatigue.  May lower the risk of exophageal, stomach, colon, and skin cancer

Hepatitis B Toxin Resolving

 Clearing heat, resolving toxin, soothing liver and gall-bladder. This product is used to treat hepatitis B which is regard as the type of damp heat of liver and gall-bladder.

Hepatitis-B Calmness Granule

 Adjusting qi, fortifying spleen, clearing heat, disinhibiting gall-bladder, quickening blood circulation, transforming blood stasis. It can be used for chronic hepatitis-B due to damp-heat amassment internally, liver depression, spleen deficiency, weak qi and blood stasis.

Hepatitis-B Rightness

 Tonifying liver and kidneys, enriching qi and quickening blood circulation. It is used for hepatitis-B which is identified as deficiencies of both liver and kidneys.

Inflammation-Resolving Gall-Bladder

 Clearing heat, expelling dampness, freeing gall-bladder. This product is used to treat cholycystitis, inflammation in the biliary system. Also it can improve a bitter taste in the mouth, right rib-side pains which are due to damp heat in the liver and gall-bladder.

Ji Sheng Ju He Wan

 Actions: 1. To Promote Qi and stop pain. 2. To soften hardness and remove nodules.

Indications: Testitis or hernia due to cold-damp in the liver channels.

Jiawei Xiao Yao Wan-200

 Functions: Soothing the liver, strengthening the spleen and nourishing menstruation by regulating the flow of blood.

Jiawei Xiao Yao Wan-200 x 12

 Functions: Soothing the liver, strengthening the spleen and nourishing menstruation by regulating the flow of blood.

Kang Yuan

 Function: Increasing the supply abilities of blood and oxygen, improving the micro-circulation of heart, lung, liver and kidneys, strengthening sexual glands, improving the metabolism and the immunity system.

Kombucha Tea

 The working of the organism in the liquid reduces greatly the sugar and caffeine content of the tea, and produces large amounts of B vitamins, minerals, substances that are reported to act as anti-bacterial and anti-viral agents, and various acids, as well as unknown substances.

Leisurely Carefree Pill

 Soothing the liver, fortifying the spleen, nourishing the blood, and adjusting menstruation. It can be used for qi stagnation of the liver, distending pain of the right rib-side, dizziness, reduced intake of food and abnormal menstruation.

Licorice

 It is considered demulcent (soothing to irritated membranes), expectorant (loosening and helping to expel congestion in the upper respiratory tract), and stimulates mucous secretions of the trachea. Other well-documented activities include significant antiinflammatory effects, a protectant effect on the liver against toxic substances and antiallergic activity.

Liquorice root

 Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is a time-honoured herbal medicine in all world herbal traditions. It is used as a primary herb in perhaps more categories than any other medicinal plant. It is used with success for acute respiratory problems, gastric ulcers, gastritis, inflammatory conditions in general, and adrenal exhaustion. Components of licorice root have both estrogenic and anti-estrogenic activity

Liver Calmness Comfortaility

 Clearing heat, resolving toxin, soothing liver, and excreting bile. This product is used to treat hepatitis B which is of the damp heat type.

Liver Formula 1-Yigan Jiedu

 Liver Formula I  is a blended dietary herbal supplement that helps promote liver health by establishing the body's natural balance.* Clear away heat and toxic substances, soothe the liver and normalize the function of the gallbladder. This herbal supplement is applicable to the liver-gallbladder-heat-dampness type of Hepatitis B patients. *

Liver Formula II-Yigan Fuzheng

 Liver Formula II is a natural dietary herbal supplement that helps maintain a healthy liver by establishing the body's natural balance.* Nourish the liver and kidney, benefit qi and promote the circulation of the blood. This herbal supplement is applicable to the hepatitis B due to deficiency of both liver and kidney

Long Dan Xie Gan Wan (Centanae Comgination 100x4)

 Actions: Clearing away pathogenic fire in the liver and gallbladder, removing dampness and heat.

Milk Thistle

 This is one of the most common herbal treatment for hepatitis. It is non toxic and very few people report any side effects. It is known to reduce ALT and has been shown to be effective in protecting the liver against damage by certain toxins.

Mugwort

Medicinal Action and Uses---It has stimulant and slightly tonic properties, and is of value as a nervine and emmenagogue, having also diuretic and diaphoretic action.

Its chief employment is as an emmenagogue, often in combination with Pennyroyal and Southernwood. It is also useful as a diaphoretic in the commencement of cold.  

Multiple Formula Gall-Opening

Clearing heat, excreting bile, relaxing spasm, stopping pains. This product could be used to treat chronic and acute cholecystitis, billiary tract inflammation, gall-stone, syndrome after operation, abnormal functions of the gall-bladder.

Multiple-Ingredients Dida Capsule

 Clearing heat, resolving toxin, soothing liver, disinhibiting gall-bladder. It can be used in treating, acute and chronic hepatitis, cholecystitis, inflammation of biliary tract and calculi in the gall-bladder, biliary tract and kidneys. This is also a Tibetan medicinal product.

N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC)

 N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) is commonly administered as an antidote against acetaminophen (paracetamol) intoxication and is the preferred agent in the treatment of pulmonary diseases. It is furthermore commonly considered that it restrains human immuodeficiency virus (HIV) replication by scavenging reactive oxygen intermediates (ROI) and thus suppressing activation of nuclear factor kappa B (NF kappa B). We Show here that NAC is in addition able to inhibit hepatitis B virus (HBV) replication, but by a mechanism independent of the intracellular level of reactive oxygen intermediates.

Pau d’Arco

Good for candidiasis, smoker’s cough, warts, and all types of infection.  Helpful for AIDS, allergies, cancer, cardiovascular problems, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatism, tumors, and ulcers

Peppermint

Enhances digestion by increasing stomach acidity.  Slightly anesthetizes mucous membranes and the gastrointestinal tract.

Phylanthus Amarus/Nituri/Nirruri

 "Abstract: In a preliminary study, carriers of hepatitis B virus were treated with a preparation of the plant Phyllanthus amarus for 30 days. 22 of 37 (59%) treated patients had lost hepatitis B surface antigen when tested 15-20 days after the end of the treatment compared with only 1 of 23 (4%) placebo-treated controls.

Pien Tze Huang Yin Dan Ping Gan

 Indication: Acute, jaundice hepatitis, also applicable to chronic hepatitis.

Poriae cocos-Fu Ling

 In traditional medicine, Poria cocos is commonly used for:
 
 1. Chronic fatigue syndrome
 2. Diarrhea
 3. Dizziness
 4. Edema
 5. Energy
 6. Insomnia
 7. Kidney health
 8. Nervousness
 9. Urination
 10. Weakness

Red Clover

Acts as an antibiotic, appetite suppressant, blood purifier, and relaxant.  Good for bacterial infections, HIV?AIDS, inflamed lungs, inflammatory bowel disorders, kidney problems, liver disease, skin disorders, and weakened immune system

Red Root

 The leaves of Red Root are said to contain tannin, a soft resin and bitter extract, a green coloring matter similar to green tea in color and taste, gum a volatile substance, lignin, and a principle called Ceanothine.

Red Root exhibits astringent, antispasmodic, anti-syphilitic expectorant and sedative properties, used in asthma, chronic bronchitis, whooping-cough, consumption, and dysentery; also as a mouth-wash and gargle, and as an injection in gonorrhea, gleet and leucorrhoea.

Rehmannia / Rehmannia glutinosa / Sheng di huang / Chinese Foxglove

 In Oriental medicine, the root is used to replenish vitality, strengthen the liver, kidney, and heart, and for treatment of a variety of ailments like diabetes, constipation, anemia, urinary tract problems, dizziness, and regulation of menstrual flow. In China, this herb is often recommended for insomnia, restlessness, night sweats, chronic fever, and hot flashes.

Reishi Mushrooms

 In the Orient, Reishi is considered a Fu Zhen herb (immune modulation). Presently, Reishi has various applications including lowering or raising blood pressure, stimulating liver actions, blood cleansing, and acting as an adaptogen in helping the body fight the effects of stress.

Reishi-Ganoderma Lucidum

 Known as reishi or mannentake to the Japanese and Ling Zhi to the Chinese, G. lucidum is renown for its medicinal properties. Reishi often is associated with health and recuperation, longevity, wisdom, and happiness. It is believed that certain triterpenes and polysaccharides may account for the multiple activities of Reshi.

Schisandra

 It is used as a liver restorative, lung tonic and for immune system support. Schisandra increases brain efficiency, mental alertness, work capacity and builds strength. It is useful with insomnia, hepatitis, cirrhosis, asthma, night sweats, prolonged diarrhea and immunodeficient states.

Schizandra

Schizandra given to 189 patients manifesting chronic viral hepatitis with elevated serum GPT levels. 107 were given 100 mg. of the extract (= 1.5 g of the herb) 82 cases received a liver extract-vitamin E complex as control. After 16-24 weeks of treatment, 73 of those treated with Schizandra showed a fall of serum GPT to normal levels.

Self Heal Prunella vulgaris

 Internal Use: Acne, Bleeding, Colic, Conjunctivitis, Convalescence, Convulsions, Diarrhea, Diphtheria, Dysmenorrhea, Edema, Fever, Flatulence, Gastritis, Gout, Hemorrhage, Hemorrhoids, Hepatitis, Hypertension, Injury, Jaundice, Laryngitis, Liver Weakness, Lymphatic Congestion, Pharyngitis, Sore Throat, Vertigo, Worms, Wounds.

Shiitake Mushroom

 Shiitake can be instrumental in helping to combat a host of conditions such as colds and flu, and serious ailments which includes heart disease, cancer, and life-threatening viral conditions.

Shu Gan Wan

 Regulating the liver, normalizing the function of the stomach and regulating the flow of qi to alleviate pain.

Shu Gan Wan (200 x 12)

 Indications: Stagnation of the liver-qi, manifested as distention and fullness in the hypochondria, poor appetite, dyspepsia, epigastralgia, epigastric upset, vomiting, belching and pantothen. Also advisable for hepatitis, gastritis, gastro-duodenal ulcer and hysteria due to stagnation of the liver-qi.

SSKT (Xiao Chai Hu Tang)

 Sho-saiko-to (SSKT) otherwise known as Minor Bupleurum Combination or Xiao Chai Hu Tang is an ancient herbal preparation used in Asia to treat what the chinese call lesser yang disorders, which includes fevers, the flu, bronchitis, lung infections, pulmonary TB, malaria, jaundice and hepatitis. Here in the 20th century, researchers have produced evidence supporting many of these traditional uses in test tube, animal studies and clinical trials in people — particularly for chronic hepatitis and liver cancer. Recent research also suggests that it may have anti-HIV effects.

Suma

Combats anemia, fatigue, and stress.  Acts as an immune system booster that may help to prevent cancer.  Good for AIDS, cancer, liver disease, high blood pressure and weakened immune system

Thymus Extracts

 The thymus gland controls your immune system in to basic ways. First it is the source of T-lymphocytes or T-cells (T stands for thymus), which are crucial in the fight against viruses, bacteria, yeast, and all other foreign invaders. Early in life the thymus gland seeds the bone marrow with immature T-cells, where they multiply and mature. It is the T-cells that are destroyed by the HIV virus and their destruction brings on full-blown AIDS.

Tibetan Liver Well Care

 Tibetan Liver Well Care Capsule strengthens the immune system, promotes circulation. It is helpful to maintain liver function and the body's natural balance

Tumeric

  Curcumin shares some of the same effects on the liver as silymarin and cynarin.

Turmeric

 Turmeric has long been used in both Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine as an anti-inflammatory, to treat digestive disorders and liver problems, and for the treatment of skin diseases and wound healing.

Vervain

Traditional European folk use of roots and leaves as a remedy for anxiety, bronchitis, depression, headaches, insomnia, liver problems and rheumatism.

Vitamin C

 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) is a very important essential nutrient—that is, we must obtain it from diet. It is found only in the fruit and vegetable foods and is highest in fresh, uncooked foods.

Vitamin E and Selenium

 Increased intake of Vitamin E (ie above the recommended daily allowance (RDA)) and Selenium have been shown to reduce the amount of liver damage in rats caused by carbon tetrachloride.

Weller Liver Formula (50 x 10)

 Actions: dispersing the Qi stagnation in the liver, clearing away heat evil and dampness, nourishing the liver and kidney.

Weller Liver Formula (50)

 Actions: dispersing the Qi stagnation in the liver, clearing away heat evil and dampness, nourishing the liver and kidney.

Wormwoods

 Medicinal Action and Uses---Tonic, stomachic, febrifuge, anthelmintic.  A nervine tonic, particularly helpful against the falling sickness and for flatulence. It is a good remedy for enfeebled digestion and debility.

Xiao Chai Hu Tang Wan (200 x 12)

 This formula originates in Treatise on Febrile Disease. Modern researches have proved that the recipe has some effects of inhibiting bacteria, viruses and leptospira, relieving the reaction of the human body to the invaded pathogen, and remarkably allaying fever and resisting inflammation.

Xiao Chai Hu Tang Wan (200)

  the recipe also has the effects of promoting digestion, preventing vomiting, expelling phlegm, relieving cough, protecting the liver, normalizing the functioning of the gallbladder and tranquilizing the mind. The recipe can be modified as herbal supplement for the common cold, malaria, infection of biliary tract, hepatitis, pleuritis, chronic gastritis, indigestion, mastosis, intercostal neuralgia, neurosis and AIDS marked by the symptoms of shaoyang disease.

Xiao Yao Wan (Ease Pills 200 x 12)

 Indications: Stagnation of the liver qi and deficiency of the spleen manifested as distension in the chest and hypochondrium, dizziness, anorexia, loose stool, irregular menstruation and others.

Xiao Yao Wan (Ease Pills, 200)

 Indications: Stagnation of the liver qi and deficiency of the spleen manifested as distension in the chest and hypochondrium, dizziness, anorexia, loose stool, irregular menstruation and others.

Yarrow

 Medicinal Action and Uses---Diaphoretic, astringent, tonic, stimulant and mild aromatic.

Zhangzhou Pian Zi Huang

 Indications: Acute or chronic hepatitis, tympanitis, gum abscess, oral ulcer, bee sting, snake bite, nail-like boil and innominate inflammatory swelling