Liver tonic foods & herbs and liver damaging foods & herbs

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Liver is the largest vital organ of human body. The main function of liver is metabolism of carbohydrate, protein & fat. Besides it helps to proper synthesis & excretion of bile; storage of vitamins & minerals; excretion of toxins, drugs & some hormones etc.



Hepatoprotective foods & herbs help to boost liver functions; on the other hand, liver damaging foods & herbs destroy liver texture, function & activities.

So, it is very important to know which foods & herbs are liver tonic & which are harmful for liver.

 

Liver tonic foods:

Papaya (Carica papaya)

Pineapple (Ananas comosus)

Pomegranate (Punica granatum)

Bel fruit/ Bengal quince (Aegle marmelos)

Muskmelon (Cucumis melo)

Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)

Cucumber (Cucumis sativus)

Java plum (Syzygium cumini)

Radish (Raphanus sativus)

 

These are hepatoprotective foods. The main pharmacological action of these foods is anti-inflammatory action. Besides these foods have detoxifying, antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, antimicrobial, antiulcer, hypolipidemic properties that helps to maintain metabolism & other functions of liver.

 

Liver tonic herbs:

Kalomegh/Creat (Andrographis paniculata)

The pharmacological actions are anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-obesity, anti-diabetes, and other activities.

 

Chirata (Swertia chirata)

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The pharmacological actions are anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, hypoglycemic, antibacterial, antifungal, antimalarial, antiaging, antidiarrheal and cardio-stimulant.

 

Rhewand chini/Rhubarb (Rheum officinale)

The pharmacological actions are anti-inflammatory, antioxidative, cathartic and it helps to promote excretion and decrease reabsorption of bilirubin.

 

Dar hald/Barberry (Berberis asiatica)

The pharmacological actions are alternative, demulcent, diaphoretic, and diuretic. It is widely used in the treatment of diarrhoea, jaundice, skin diseases, chronic rheumatism and urinary disorders.

 

Chicory (Cichorium intybus)

The pharmacological Actions are hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, immunological, sedative, hypolipidemic, anticancer, anti-protozoal activities. It is widely used in the treatment of gallstones.


Afteemon/Bindweed, air creeper (Cuscuta reflexa)

The pharmacological actions are antioxidant, analgesic, blood purifier, carminative, sedative, deobstruent, resolvent, febrifuge, demulcent, diaphoretic, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant and purgative.

 

Amoltash/Golden shower (Oroxylum indicum)

The pharmacological actions are anti-inflammatory, anti-ulcerative, anti-hyperglycemic and anti-dyslipidemic activities.

 

Irsa/Orris root (Iris ensata)

The pharmacological actions are anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative, anti-tumour activities.

 

Lemon grass (Cymbopogon citratus)

The pharmacological actions are anti-inflammatory, anti-amoebic, antibacterial, antidiarrheal, antifungal and anti-filarial properties.

 

Tipatti/Indian sorrel (Oxalis corniculata)

The pharmacological actions are anti-inflammatory, analgesic, astringent, lithotriptic, detoxifying, diuretic, emmenagogue, febrifuge, relaxant and stomachic.

 

Saffron (Crocus sativus)

The pharmacological actions are antioxidant, anti-depressant, anti-convulsant, anti-anxiety, memory improvement, antidiabetic and emmenagogue properties.

 

Phalsa/Grewa (Grewia asiatica)

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The pharmacological actions are antioxidant and antimicrobial activity.

 

Biskhapra/Spreading hogweed (Boerhaavia diffusa)

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The pharmacological actions are anti-inflammatory, anti-hepatotoxic, analgesic activity.

 

Bhui Amla/Niruri (Phyllanthus niruri)

The pharmacological actions are anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, cardioprotective, antiviral, antibacterial, analgesic, hypolipidaemic, hypoglycaemic properties.

 

Mako/Black night shade (Solanum nigrum)

The pharmacological actions are anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, diuretic, anti-tumorigenic and antipyretic agent.

 

Haleela/Chebulic Myrobalan (Terminalia chebula)

The pharmacological actions are antioxidant, antimutagenic, anti-diabetic anti-carcinogenic activity, radioprotective, hepatoprotective, cardioprotective, cytoprotective, reno-protective and free radical scavenging activity.

 

Mastagi/Mastich (Pistacia lentiscus)

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The pharmacological actions are anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-atherogenic, antimicrobial, anticancer, anti-arthritis, anti-asthmatic and hypotensive activity.

 

White cumin (Cuminum cyminum)

The pharmacological actions are anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antioxidant, antimicrobial, anticancer, antidiabetic, hypotensive, bronchodilatory, immunological, contraceptive and anti-osteoporotic etc.

 

Black caraway (Carum carvi)

The pharmacological actions are anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiulcerogenic, anti-diabetic, antiproliferative and anti-spasmodic activities.

 

Ajwain/Bishop’s weed (Carum copticum)

The pharmacological actions are antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, antiparasitic, and hypolipidemic effects.

 

Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)

The pharmacological actions are anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, analgesic, antimicrobial, anticancer, antidepressant, antidiabetic, anti-obesity, and memory enhancing effects.

 

Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum)

The pharmacological actions are anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antioxidant, anticonvulsant and antimicrobial effects.

 

Greater cardamom (Amomum subulatum)

The pharmacological actions are anti-inflammatory, analgesic, carminative, diuretic, stomachic antimicrobial and cardiac stimulant.

 

Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum)

The pharmacological actions are carminative, stomachic and antibacterial properties.

 

Clove (Syzygium aromaticum)

The pharmacological actions are antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antimicrobial, antifungal and anticancer activities.

 

Kababchini/Cubeb (Piper cubeba)

The pharmacological actions are anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antihypertensive, antipyretic, analgesic, antidiarrheal, antispasmodic, antibacterial, antifungal, antitumor activities etc.

 

Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

The pharmacological actions are anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-hyperglycemic, anti-hyperlipidemic, anticancer, anti-apoptotic and anti-emetic actions.

 

Turmeric (Curcuma longa)

The pharmacological actions are anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, antitumor and hepatoprotective activities.

 

Raisins (Vitis vinifera)

The pharmacological actions are anti-inflammatory, antioxidative, antimicrobial, cardioprotective, hepatoprotective, and neuroprotective effects.


These herbs have hepatoprotective effects. Thus it helps to prevent liver diseases. 

 

Liver damaging foods & herbs:

Cold water

Alcohol

Vinegar

Anjir/Fig (Ficus carica)

Abhal/Juniperus (Juniperus communis)



Hing/Asafoetida (Ferula asafoetida)

Mukil/Guggul (Balsam odendron)

Kayphal/Myrthle Box (Myrica esculenta)


Suranjan/Meadow saffron (Colchicum luteum)


Dammul akhwain/Dragon’s blood (Dracaena cinnabari)


Kakra singhi/Gulls Pistacia (Pistacia integerrima) 

Excessive use of these foods & herbs cause liver damage. 



____Amatus Sami Tahera

BUMS (Bachelor of Unani Medicine & Surgery)

Govt. Unani & Ayurvedic Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh.


Assalamo Alaikum. I'm Amatus Sami Tahera. I have completed my BUMS degree from Govt. Unani & Ayurvedic Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh in 2019. I opened this blog to share medical information that written by me. I hope these information will be helpful to you INSHA ALLAH.

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