stimulating bile flow (long...)

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Following is some information that will be useful not only to those who

choose to fast, but for anyone who is interested in natural ways to stimulate

the production and flow of bile. There are some dietary and some herbal

possibilities. Of course, it should go without saying that one should use

caution and wisdom in using any herbal supplement, just the same as one would

use with any medicinal solution. But the dietary suggestions could be used

either in their regular form or they could also be juiced - therefore are

good options for those who are choosing to fast. The links follow the

copied information.

I hope this information is helpful.

in health,

rachel~

Dandelion Root

The bitter compounds in the leaves and root help stimulate digestion and are

mild laxatives.4 These bitter principles also increase bile production in the

gallbladder and bile flow from the liver.5 For this reason dandelion is

recommended by some herbalists for people with sluggish liver function due to

alcohol abuse or poor diet. The increase in bile flow may help improve fat

(including cholesterol) metabolism in the body.

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Radishes

Radish has been recorded as a healing food since ancient Egypt and China. It

contains mustard oils that stimulate the liver to induce the gallbladder to

secrete bile that aids in digestion and good nutritional absorption. (Note

- this site also has information about drinking radish juice for gallbladder

problems. That might be of interest to anybody even if they aren't

considering a fasting.)

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Artichokes and bitter greens

Artichokes and bitter greens such as radicchio and dandelion leaves stimulate

bile production, which helps dilute cholesterol and calcium. Artichoke has

been shown to help relieve gallbladder discomfort and to aid liver health.

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Milk Thistle

People with with weak liver & gall function can to suffer from poor digestion

and malabsorption of nutrients due to a lack of bile production. Active

chemicals in the Milk Thistle can reverse this by stimulating bile production

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Goldenseal

Its bitter stimulation helps in loss of appetite, and the alkaloids it

contains stimulate bile production and secretion.

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Cholagogues

This is an action that has the specific effect of stimulating the flow of

bile from the liver. In orthodox pharmacology there is a differentiation

between 'direct cholagogues' which actually increase the amount of secreted

bile, and 'indirect cholagogues' which simply increase the amount of bile

being released by the gall bladder.

Herbal Cholagogues Artichoke, Balmony, Barberry, Black Root, Blue Flag,

Boldo, Boneset , Butternut, Dandelion root, Fringetree bark, Fumitory,

Gentian, Golden Seal, Greater Celandine, Mountain Grape, Rosemary, Sage,

Wahoo , Wild Indigo. Wild Yam, Yellow Dock

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