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Glossary: Choleretic
 


Definition
Agent stimulating the liver to increase bile production.

Topics Related To Choleretic
Artichoke ExtractAs A Treatment
"...Artichoke also has a choleretic (bile stimulating) effect..."

Black Radish

As A Treatment
"...Reasons For Use Traditionally, black radish roots have been used in Europe as a gastrointestinal stimulant, bile duct cleanser and choleretic..."

Gentian

As A Treatment
"...Gentian is reported to have a choleretic, diuretic, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial action..."

High Total Cholesterol

Recommendation Artichoke Extract
"...Consistent with its choleretic effect, cynara extract from artichoke leaf has been shown to lower blood cholesterol (13%) and triglyceride levels (5%) in both human and animal studies..."

Silymarin / Milk Thistle

As A Treatment
"...Silymarin is considered a liver protectant, a choleretic (moving bile), and a liver-specific antioxidant..."

Turmeric Extract, Curcumin

As A Treatment
"Curcumin's documented choleretic effects support its historical use in the treatment of liver and gallbladder disorders..."

Yarrow

As A Treatment
"...Yarrow has been reported to have anti-inflammatory, hypotensive, astringent, antibacterial and choleretic (bile stimulating) activities..."





Last updated: Oct 08, 2008


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