Herbal Remedies by Symptom

Liver support - Medicinal Plants & Herbal Remedies

The Omnia Sana plant database documents 13 medicinal plants traditionally used for liver support. Each is rated by strength of evidence and linked to its full monograph and cited scientific sources.

Also known as: hepatoprotection, fatty liver, nafld, liver health.

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ArtichokeCynara scolymus
Good evidence

Hepatoprotective / liver support (protects liver cells and may aid their regeneration)

Milk ThistleSilybum marianum
Good evidence

Hepatoprotective / liver support (protects liver cells, antioxidant and antifibrotic); May improve liver enzymes and hepatic fat in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)

ParsleyPetroselinum crispum
Moderate evidence

inferred from hepatoprotective action

Common yellow woodsorrelOxalis stricta
Preliminary evidence

Hepatoprotective in animal models (congener).

DropwortFilipendula vulgaris
Preliminary evidence

Hepatoprotective in animal models.

SchisandraSchisandra chinensis
Preliminary evidence

Hepatoprotective / liver support (antioxidant and mitoprotective)

Wild carrotDaucus carota
Preliminary evidence

Hepatoprotective in animal models.

Yellow loosestrifeLysimachia vulgaris
Preliminary evidence

Ameliorates liver fibrosis/NASH in animal models.

CentauryCentaurium erythraea
Preliminary evidence

inferred from hepatoprotective action

DandelionTaraxacum officinale
Preliminary evidence

inferred from choleretic action

Greater CelandineChelidonium majus
Preliminary evidence

inferred from choleretic action

Educational information compiled from the Omnia Sana plant database. Not medical advice - always consult a qualified practitioner before using medicinal plants.