Liver Ally: Liver Support Tincture

• Interrupted sleep or waking up in the middle of the night, especially between the hours of 1-3am. This is known as the “hour of the liver” and if you find yourself awake during these hours, even stretching further to 3-4am, you may have a sluggish liver and problems with detoxification pathways.

• Feeling irritable, angry, and frustrated. These emotions are tied to our liver according to Chinese medicine, and feelings of repressed anger inhibits liver function causing stagnation, creating a domino effect of even more of these negative emotions and imbalance.

• Digestive issues, especially gas and constipation (less than 1-2 bowel movements per day)

• Nutrient deficiencies

• Acne or skin issues

• Dark circles under the eyes or puffy eyes

• PMS & painful period

• Estrogen dominance or hormone imbalance

• Edema or swelling in the ankles and feet

• Brain fog and feeling fatigued throughout the day

The liver is the second largest organ in the body, the skin being the largest. It plays a role in every organ system in the body. Out of it’s several hundred functions, here are a few vital ones:

• helps regulate the balance of hormones, Breaking down hormones once they have been used by the body and removing any excess ones. For example, those will estrogen dominance will greatly benefit from supporting their liver, since this is the primary way of detoxing this hormone.

• Also related to hormones- the liver assists the thyroid by support the its mission to regulate our metabolism. The liver also transports and metabolizes thyroid hormone.

• the liver produces bile, a fluid that helps the body digest and break down food.

• the liver not only detoxes, but STORES and uses many essential nutrients necessary for every bodily function. It stores glycogen (an energy source) along with vitamins to be used by the body later.

• Produces substances to help blood clot and regulates the amount of blood in the body.

• Metabolizes proteins, carbohydrates and fats so your body can use them.

• Controls immune responses. When bacteria, viruses + harmful organisms enter the body, the liver finds and destroys them through specialized cells.

It is the only organ in the human body that can regenerate. “When a portion of the liver is removed, the liver's cells divide and regrow the lost tissue within days. The growing liver can double its original size within four to six weeks” says Dr. Benjamin Samstein, chief of liver transplantation at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. It’s possible to lose up to 70% of our liver and it’s still able to regenerate itself in a short amount of time!

Our liver works so hard for us, it’s important for us to nurture it back and allow it to serve us at it’s best.

take 1-2 droppers either straight under the tongue, with a shot of water or in a cup of tea daily, ideally between meals or before bed.

for best results, take for 5 days on and 2 days off.

*note that the liver is respsonsible for flow in the body, so pairing this tincture with the daily habit of light movement such as a 10 minute walk, stretching, or yoga, will also encourage optimal liver function.

Dandelion Root (Taraxacum officinalis). Burdock Root (Articum lappa), Chicory Root (Cichorium intybus), Turmeric Root (Curcuma longa), Organic Brandy

*gluten free, vegan

It’s always best to start new herbs or foods in small amounts to get a feel for how they work with your body, and always consult with your physician prior to the use of any new herbal supplements, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking any medications.