How to Make Natural Remedies for Hepatitis

Hepatitis is a condition caused by the inflammation of liver tissue and can cause scarring of the liver if it persists for long periods of time. The liver works to screen harmful substances from the body, it regulates blood and produces bile to aid digestion. A healthy liver is a key part of overall health, so herbal remedies to both cure and prevent hepatitis can help boost your immune system and repair liver function.

Things You'll Need

• St. John's Wort tincture or tablets
• Garlic
• Milk thistle capsules
• Schisandra powder

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Instructions

• 1

  Drink 1 tsp. of St. John's Wort tincture with water two or three times a day or take three St. John's Wort tables daily. St. John's Wort works to protect the liver from viral infection that causes hepatitis.

• 2

  Include garlic as a regular part of a healthy diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables. Garlic is a common ingredient in many herbal remedies as it purifies the blood and helps to remove toxins from the body. Garlic can be eaten raw, cooked or in tablet form. Remember that garlic capsules should have a strong odor for full antiviral effect.

• 3

  Take one milk thistle tablet three or four times daily to help restore and protect liver cells. Milk thistle is the most common herb used to treat all forms of hepatitis.

• 4

  Add 8g of schisandra powder to herbal tea remedies to protect and rebuild liver cells that have been damaged due to hepatitis. Helpful herbal tea remedies include burdock root, dandelion, yellow dock and artichoke leaf. As a general rule, add 1 tbsp. of your chosen herb to one cup of boiling water, allowing the tea to steep off heat for 5 minutes before straining and drinking.