* Daikon (Raphanus sativus) is a Japanese root vegetable belonging to the cabbage family. It is called Japanese radish, white radish or Oriental radish. It has traditionally been used to aid digestion and protect the liver.
* [[Artichoke]] is good for the Liver Thanks to cynarin and another antioxidant, silymarin, artichokes are very beneficial to the liver. Studies have found they may even regenerate liver tissue. Artichokes have long been used in folk and alternative medicine as a treatment for liver ailments and the scientific studies are now proving them to be correct.
*[[N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine ]] (NAC)—A Godsend as an antioxidant! NAC helps powerfully support antioxidant activity in the liver. NAC also helps protect your liver from exposure to toxins and chemicals!*[[Alpha Lipoic Acid lipoic acid]] (ALA)—Critical if you’re taking prescription drugs! ALA helps your liver quickly neutralize the effects of over-the-counter and prescription medicines by elevating levels of the liver-supportive enzyme called glutathione. What’s more, ALA can help promote normal levels of liver enzymes!
*Trimethylglycine (TMG)—Helps Improve liver function! In an Italian study, patients taking TMG experienced improved liver function, reduced fat in the liver and diminished abdominal pain. What’s more, several clinical trials show TMG can help support the normal repair and rejuvenation of liver cells!
*Olive Leaf—A natural immune booster! Scientists have identified a powerful immune-enhancing compound in olive leaf called “oleuropein.” When enzymes in the body metabolize oleuropein, you get a force field of immune system support. This is especially important for your liver and kidneys since they are constantly exposed to toxins and chemicals!
* [[Green Tea]] is loaded with catechins, a type of plant antioxidant that has been shown in studies to eliminate liver fat accumulation and promote proper liver function. This powerful herbal beverage also protects the liver against toxins that would otherwise accumulate and cause serious damage.
* [[Mind/Body Approaches]] : Frequent episodes of anger, irritability, resentment and frustration, directed internally or externally, cause qi to stagnate in the liver and give rise to a range of health abnormalities. ([[Emotional detox]])
* [[Turmeric ]] (Curcuma longa) : A popular anti-inflammatory ingredient used in foods as well as anti-inflammatory herbal remedies, turmeric contains curcumin which showed promising potentials in protecting the liver against hepatotoxicty and liver diseases in several animal studies (such as this and this).*[[Jin Qian Cao ]] (Herba lysimachiae) : In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jin Qian Cao, or literally gold coin grass, is used as a diuretic and to clear heat accumulated in the kidney, liver and gallbladder systems. It is also used in jaundice patients and those suffering from stones in their gallbladder, kidneys and bladder. Jin Qian Cao soaked in alcohol is also applied externally as a massage oil to relieve swelling, pain and bruises.
* [[Chanca Piedra]] (Phyllanthus niruri): is the equivalent of milk thistle but grows in the tropics instead of Europe. The herb shows comparable anti-hepatotoxicity effects to milk thistle in preclinical studies such as the one conducted by the University of Malaya. In the animal study, rats given either chanca piedra or milk thistle suffered significantly less carcinogen-induced liver damage than those that weren’t.