05/08/2026
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Is your liver cranky? “If the liver’s not happy, nobody’s happy,” our in-house clinical herbalist often says. That is because the body relies on the liver for many diverse functions. If any of these functions are disrupted, the consequences can be felt in the nerves, muscles, digestion, and mood. The liver is also the most susceptible to stress related imbalances, because of its connection to the nervous system. A strong liver plays a crucial role in good digestion, assimilation, and storage of nutrients, and is the body’s center for detoxification. So how can we support this hardworking, amazing organ?
• get away from the daily grind and do something fun
• express your emotions regularly
• herbs such as Dandelion Root, Oregon Grape, or Bupleurum can be helpful to reduce irritation and congestion in the liver; bitter herbs often have a detoxifying, liver stimulating action and help the liver to cleanse
• minimize food/drinks that irritate the liver such as coffee, black tea, caffeine, alcohol, excessively spicy or greasy foods, as well as large portions of meat
Found this helpful? Read more about the liver, an organ associated with Spring in many cultures. Find the blog, “Ask the Herbalist: Liver & Gallbladder Function” in The Prairie Journal at PrairieStarBotanicals.com
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