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Supplements for Oral Use
- Agrimony
Agrimony protects the liver; alleviates symptoms. Take 3 g of dried agrimony daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- Artichoke leaf
Artichoke leaf helps expel gallstones; stimulates gallbladder contractions; alleviates gallbladder pain. Take 3-12 g of dried artichoke leaf or 1.0-1.5 g standardized artichoke leaf daily, in divided doses, for many months. If you have gallstones use artichoke leaf under the control of an experienced practitioner.
- Asteracantha longifolia
Asteracantha longifolia root and leaf is a liver cleanser; helps expel gallstones. Take asteracantha longifolia root and leaf daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.
- Barberry
Barberry contains berberine; improves liver function; helps expel gallstones. Take standardized barberry root extract daily, containing 0.3-0.6 g of berberine, in divided doses, for many weeks.
- Betaine hydrochloride
Betaine hydrochloride alleviates symptoms. Take 0.5-2.0 g of betaine hydrochloride per meal, for many months. Use only if you have low stomach acid.
- Boldo
Boldo helps expel gallstones; alleviates gallbladder pain. Take 2-3 g of boldo daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many weeks. For this condition use boldo under the control of an experienced practitioner.
- Calendula
Calendula is cholagogue; stimulates gallbladder and bile flow; alleviates gallbladder pain. Take 3-6 teaspoon (15-30 g) of calendula flowers daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.
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