Cholagogue
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Latest Edit: Hector 2014-03-13 (EDT)
See Also | Naturopathic Therapies |
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See Also | Botanical Medicine (Herbalism) |
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The cholagogues stimulate the release and secretion of bile from the gall bladder. They also have a laxative effect on the digestive system since they increase the amount of bile in the duodenum and bile is the most internally produced, all natural laxative.
Cholagogue Herbs
- Aloe (Aloe vera)
- Barberry (Berberis vulgaris)
- Blue Flag (Iris versicolor)
- Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum)
- Burdock (Arctium lappa)
- Centaury (Centaurium erythraea)
- Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)
- Gentiana (Gentiana lutea)
- Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
- Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis)
- Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum)
- Mountain Grape (Vitis monticola)
- Olive (Olea europaea)
- Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
- Turmeric (Curcuma longa)
- Vervain (Verbena officinalis)
- Wild Yam (Dioscorea villosa)
The above list of herbs are not meant to provide medical advice. They are a list of herbs that have a common action. Talk to a naturopathic doctor before beginning any treatment regimen.