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Supplements for Oral Use
- Artichoke leaf
Artichoke leaf is a choleretic; stimulates bile production and bile flow. Take 3-12 g of dried artichoke leaf or 1.0-1.5 g standardized artichoke leaf daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- Agrimony
Agrimony protects the liver; reduces inflammation. Take 3 g of dried agrimony daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- Barberry
Barberry is an anti-inflammatory; contains berberine; reduces inflammation; improves liver function; protects and strengthens the liver. Take standardized barberry root extract daily, containing 0.3-0.6 g of berberine, in divided doses, for many weeks.
- Calendula
Calendula is an anti-inflammatory and cholagogue; stimulates gallbladder and bile flow. Take 3-6 teaspoon (15-30 g) of calendula flowers daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.
- California poppy
California poppy is an analgesic and antispasmodic; alleviates gallbladder pain. Take California poppy daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
- Greater celandine
Greater celandine is a choleretic and a cholagogue; stimulates bile flow; alleviates gallbladder pain. Take greater celandine daily, containing 10-20 mg of chelidonin, in divided doses, for many weeks. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.
- Taurine
Taurine is a hepatic; improves liver function and alleviates gallbladder pain. Take 3-6 g of taurine daily, in divided doses, for many months.
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