Hepatic formula
Clear Channel
Liver and digestive support
A bitter-warming formula that protects the liver, stimulates bile flow and kindles sluggish digestion — taken before meals.
Blend recipe
| Herb tincture | Role | Ratio | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milk Thistle Ground seed · 1:3 freshly ground seed in 70% ethanol (silymarin is poorly water-soluble) | Primary | 35% | 21 mL |
| Dandelion Root · 1:5 dried root in 40% ethanol | Primary | 30% | 18 mL |
| Turmeric Fresh rhizome · 1:2 fresh rhizome in 95% or 1:5 dried in 70–90% ethanol | Supporting | 20% | 12 mL |
| Ginger Fresh rhizome · 1:2 fresh rhizome in 95% or 1:5 dried in 90% ethanol | Catalyst | 15% | 9 mL |
Blend individually prepared single-herb tinctures by volume. Shake well and store in amber glass away from heat and light. Label with formula name, date and ingredients.
Why these herbs work together
Milk thistle protects and regenerates liver cells; dandelion stimulates bile production and flow — protection plus movement.
Turmeric adds anti-inflammatory and choleretic action, and the formula's alcohol and pungent partners help solubilize its curcuminoids.
Ginger warms the cooling bitters, preventing digestive chill and improving tolerance in sensitive people.
Mechanisms & evidence
- Silibinin blocks amatoxin uptake in liver cellsClinical
- Bitter taste receptors trigger digestive secretionsPreclinical
- Dandelion root as cholagogueTraditional