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 th...
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