Hepato-Biliary System Herbs

Question 1

Bupleurum falcatum

Answer 1

Chinese thorowax, Apiaceae family (root)

Hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, immune modulating, nephroprotective, antitussive, diaphoretic

Chronic inflammatory disorders, feverish conditions (influenza, cold), prolapse of uterus and rectum, irregular menstruation, poor liver function, epigastric pain, nausea, indigestion

Question 2

Curcuma longa

Answer 2

Turmeric, Zingerberaceae family (rhizome)

Anti-inflammatory, anti platelet aggregation, antioxidant, anti microbial, dépurative, hepatoprotective, neuroprotective, chloretic, hypolipidemic, carminative

Arthritis, RA, osteoarthritis, hyperlipidaemia, insulin resistance, hyperglycaemia, dyspepsia, peptic ulcers, IBS, IBD, psoriasis

Question 3

Cynara scolymus

Answer 3

Artichoke, Asteraceae family (leaf)

Hepatoprotective, hepatic trophorestorative, choleretic, chologogue, hypolipidemic, diuretic, antiemetic, depurative

Dyspepsia, nausea, anorexia, chronic constipation, cholelithiasis, cholecystitis, liver disease, hepatitis, arteriosclerosis, hyperlipidaemia, arthritis, gout

Question 4

Gentiana lutea

Answer 4

Great yellow gentian, Gentianaceae family (root)

Bitter, gastric stimulant, sialogogue, chologogue, tonic

Anorexia, atomic dyspepsia, gastritis, heartburn, nausea, diarrhoea, digestive bloating, flatulence

Question 5

Schisandra chinensis

Answer 5

Five flavour berry, Asteraceae family (fruit)

Hepatoprotective, antioxidant, adaptogenic, immune modulating, nerving tonic, oxytocic, mild antidepressant

Faute or chronic liver disease, hepatitis, poor liver function, improve physical performance/endurance, stress-effects resistance, improve mental performance, chronic cough or asthma, night sweats, nocturnal emissions, spermatorrhoea, enuresis

Question 6

Silybum marianum

Answer 6

Milk thistle, Asteraceae family (seed)

Hepatotrophorestorative and protective, cholérétique, digestive tonic, antioxidant, galactalogue

Poor digestion due to liver dysfunction, drug and/or alcohol abuse, cirrhosis, jaundice, chronic active hepatitis, chemical poisoning, increase lactation.

Question 7

Berberis vulgaris

Answer 7

Barberry, Berberidaceae family (root and/or stem bark)

Anti microbial, antibacterial, antiprotazoal, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, alterative, chologogue, antihaemorrhagic, antidiarrhoeal, laxative, spleen tonic causing splenic contractions.

Cholelithiasis, cholecystitis, jaundice, portal hypertension, dyspepsia, infectious conditions esp GIT

Question 8

Hydrastis canadensis

Answer 8

Goldenseal, Ranunculaceae family (root and rhizome)

Mucous membrane trophorestorative, bitter, stomachic, choloretic, laxative, smooth musclé stimulant, oxytocic, antihaemorrhagic, anticatarrhal, anti microbial, depurative, anti-inflammatory, vulnerary

Atomic dyspepsia, anorexia, gastritis, diarrhoea due to infection, colitis, cirrhosis of liver, peptic ulcers, constipation, chronic cholecystitis, reproductive infections, menorrhagia, dysmenorrhea, post-partum haemorrhage, upper respiratory catarrh,
Externally: eczema, inflammation, pruritis, infections, conjunctivitis

Question 9

Chelodonium majus

Answer 9

Greater calendine, Papaveraceae family (aerial parts)

Chologogue, choleretic, mild laxative, anti-inflammatory, spasmolytic, diuretic.
Topically: antiviral, vulnerary

Cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, jaundice, bronchitis, pertussis
Externally: (fresh latex) warts, verrucae, eczema, tinnea

Question 10

Picrorrhiza kurroa

Answer 10

Kutki, Scrophulariaceae family (root)

Bitter tonic, choloretic, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, hepatoprotective

Liver infections, toxic liver damage, acute and chronic infections, weakened immunity, asthma, adjuvant therapy for allergies, autoimmune disorders

Question 11

Taraxacum officinale, radix

Answer 11

Dandelion, Asteraceae family (root)

Bitter, chologogue, choleretic, hepatic, laxative, antirheumatic

Anorexia, indigestion, atomic dyspepsia, constipation, cholelithiasis, cholecystitis, jaundice