Jakarta (ANTARA) – The liver or liver has many functions in the body, ranging from helping metabolic performance, detoxification to being a storage place for essential nutrients.
The largest organ in the body continuously functions to filter and purify the blood. The liver also creates vital hormones and enzymes, breaks down and preserves tired blood cells, and controls glucose storage.
It is important to detoxify the liver regularly for optimal body function.
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“This organ is named Yakrit in Sanskrit. According to Ayurveda, apart from the above functions, the liver is the abode of the Pitta entity and regulates the optimal functioning of the digestive fire, or Agni. Yakrit is also the site of formation of Rakta Dhatu, or blood tissue elements,” said Dr. Archana Sukumaran, a renowned Ayurveda Doctor (BAMS) at Kerala Ayurveda Ltd. quoted from the Hindustan Times on Tuesday.
Dr Archana said the liver should be detoxified frequently to increase its effectiveness in maintaining the balance of the body.
Green Meniran (Phyllanthus Niruri L.) is one of the herbs recommended for overcoming all liver disorders.
Plants similar to the leaves of the shy princess are often found in rice fields.
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Quoted from Mustika Ratu’s press release on Tuesday, many studies say that meniran can be trusted in curing diseases related to the bile duct and is efficacious in reducing the amount of hepatitis B virus in the blood. This leaf is also an immunomodulator in maintaining the immune system.
Meniran leaves can be processed into supplements, PT Mustika Ratu Tbk is currently innovating it in the form of the Herbalmuno Plus product.
As an herbal supplement, one Herbalmuno Plus capsule contains five native Indonesian herbs at once, one of which is meniran
there are also bitter, emprit ginger, liquorice root, and cashew leaves.
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Apart from meniran, turmeric is also an excellent remedy for liver disorders due to its anti-inflammatory action. It is also a powerful antioxidant that detoxifies liver cells. Boil a small piece of fresh turmeric root in a glass of water and drink it in the morning to detoxify.
Garlic, besides being delicious to spice up all dishes, garlic is also a potential liver saver. The liver is the dumping ground for all waste products circulating in the blood, and garlic is the best remedy in the kitchen offering the best liver detox at the lowest cost.
Garlic has excellent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant actions in plants with chemicals such as allicin, alliin, and ajoene, which often improve liver function and assist in this action.
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Translator: Ida Nurcahyani
Editor: Suryanto
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