The liver is an organ, the largest gland in our body . It mainly works as a "purifier" for toxic or excess substances, as well as being involved in digestion (produces bile) and in the metabolism of fats and sugars.

It weighs about a kilo, a kilo and a half, depending on our body weight: we must take great care of the liver, because it is irreplaceable,

He works for our health in a silent and almost hidden way, but when he gets sick the situation gets really serious.

Nutrition and some natural remedies can help our liver and its functionality.

We have searched for you the 10 most effective remedies to treat your liver.

1. Omega 3

Powerful anti - inflammatory i, protect liver cells and perform anti-cholesterol action. We will take Omega 3 from nuts, flaxseed, pumpkin and dried fruit, blue fish or cold sea fish. As supplements, only if strictly necessary and on medical advice.

2. Dandelion

The dandelion is an ancient herbal remedy for liver care, the dandelion belongs to the bitter and wild herbs . It is used to prepare herbal teas, infusions and purifying decoctions.

Flowers can be used to make an elixir. Other herbal preparations are dried extracts or mother tincture.

3. Essential oils

Essential oils penetrate through the skin (a real purifying organ, in association with the liver) and help purify the body: we will choose juniper, lemon and grapefruit, to be used to make a purifying bath, or a delicate but effective scrub.

4. Milk thistle

Milk thistle is a "historic" plant, excellent relief for liver disorders, due to its high silymarin content. Milk thistle is used in dry herbal preparations or mother tinctures, often associated with dandelion to enhance its benefits.

5. Artichoke

The artichoke, thanks to the contained cynarin, is one of the most effective "bitter plants" in supporting liver function and cholesterol metabolism.

It will be good to consume fresh artichokes in good quantity, or finish the meals with pure artichoke extract.

6. Healthy eating

Nutrition is the most natural and effective remedy for liver care. In summary, it means avoiding fried foods, refined grains (and derivatives), red meats, sausages and salami, fatty cheeses, fast food, highly seasoned foods, alcohol, excess of tea or coffee, fatty and sugar-rich desserts industrial foods, unnecessary or excess drugs.

Go ahead for whole grains, legumes, fish, fresh fruit and vegetables, steam cooking.

7. Green tea

If taken with measure (one cup a day), according to some studies, green tea is able to promote liver function and fat metabolism.

This is thanks to the presence of catec hine, vegetable antioxidants.

8. Crab Apple

The Crab Apple Flower Apple supports purification, both energetically and "materially". Recommended to support natural detoxification programs, and for people who are ashamed of some of their physical characteristics.

9. Burdock

Burdock is usually used for the preparation of a purifying decoction, which helps liver functions and metabolism in general.

Burdock roots are used for the preparation of the decoction: 1 tablespoon of burdock roots in 300 ml of water (decoction for two people).

10. Barley grass

Rich in chlorophyll, barley grass has an excellent detoxifying and remineralizing effect. The powder form is used to prepare a purifying and "invigorating" drink.