Description
Liver Congestion is a disease of the Liver.
When the Liver fails to detoxify the body, it is termed as Liver Congestion.
Liver is one of the largest and most vital organs of the body. It is located under the rib cage, to the left side of the body. It serves a number of functions. The main function of the Liver is to detoxify the body. Other functions of the Liver are :
Production of Amino acids
Hormones production
Stores the Glycogen
Syntheses the Protein
Fights against Infection
Syntheses Plasma protein
Decomposition of Red Blood Cells
Production of Blood clotting factors
Produces bile that gets stored in the Gallbladder and helps in the digestion of food
Manufactures Cholesterol and other chemicals required for fat transportation
Conversion of waste products into urea that is excreted in the urine
Metabolizing medications into their active ingredients in the body
If any thing goes wrong with the Liver, it gives rise to Kidney Problems and Digestive problems. It means the Spleen, Stomach and Pancreas are going to be affected.
When the liver fails to function properly, it causes Congestion. As a result the gallbladder is also affected. It may give rise to Gallstones.
Causes of Liver Congestion
Poor Diet
Alcoholism
Increase of Toxins in the Body
Eating food that contains high levels of Carbohydrates
If not treated properly, Liver Congestion may cause
Permanent damage to the Liver
Note : The health of the Liver depends on the eating habits. Unhealthy eating increases the level of toxins in the body. Liver has to work hard to get rid of these toxins. The Liver will go weak. Eat healthy food and herbs to strengthen the Liver.
Materia Medica for Liver Congestion
Single Herb The strong Antioxidant property of Milk Thistle helps to protect and strengthen the walls of Liver cells. Milk Thistle helps to detoxify the Liver.
Add fresh leaves of Milk thistle in salad.
OR: Have one cup of the decoction of Milk Thistle leaves.
OR : Take 180 mg Milk Thistle capsules two times a day for a month.