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Homeopathic Liver Treatment

The liver is the largest organ in the human body and performs a wide variety of metabolic functions, such as breaking down harmful substances, removing toxins from the blood and balancing chemicals in the body. Liver health is essential to human health and wellness and there are a number of homeopathic remedies that can be used to restore liver health, depending on the issue.

  1. Bryonia

    • Bryonia is a typically used to treat an enlarged, swollen liver that is causing pain. Other symptoms of liver disease that warrant the use of bryonia include bitter taste in the mouth as well as hard, dry stools.

    Mercurius

    • This remedy is used for an enlarged liver that is accompanied by pain and jaundice. Patients warranting mercurius also display a yellowish white-coated tongue accompanied by bad breath and a loss of appetite.

    Podophyllum

    • Podophyllum is used to treat a patient who presents a chronically congested liver with symptoms such as diarrhea. The patient's tongue is often coated white or yellow and there is a tendency for gall stones.

    Chelidonium

    • Chelidonium is indicated for those who present symptoms such as soreness and pain on the right side, under the rib cage and shoulder blade angle. Another symptom that warrants the use of chelidonium is a craving for acids and sour things such as pickles.

    Myrica

    • Myrica is used to treat patients that experience frequent headaches, especially in the morning. Patients who experience aching muscles accompanied by weakness can also benefit from myrica.

    Warning

    • Liver disease is a very serious condition and can be fatal if left untreated. If you have symptoms of liver disease such as jaundice, frequent nausea and liver pain it is essential that you talk to your doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment. Also, avoid alcohol and fatty foods which can aggravate your condition even further.

      Unlike allopathic medicine, homeopathic treatments and dosages are tailored to each patient according to their individual needs. However, for optimum results, treatment should be followed anywhere from 12 to 24 months, depending on the severity of the case.

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