Guest guest Posted July 22, 2002 Report Share Posted July 22, 2002 In a message dated 7/22/2002 5:08:46 PM Pacific Daylight Time, r_rom writes: I need to know what parts of dandelion should be used for a liver tea. I think I've seen leaves and roots sold, but I don't know which to use. I've heard about using milk thistle for the liver, has anyone ever used this? LostFaith2002 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2002 Report Share Posted July 23, 2002 Hi, I need to know what parts of dandelion should be used for a liver tea. I think I've seen leaves and roots sold, but I don't know which to use. Both? Thanks Roman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2002 Report Share Posted July 23, 2002 I'm not sure how effective Dandelion is for helping the liver. I've heard of it being used along with other herbs. Speaking of the liver, I use standardized Milk Thistle daily. I enjoy drinking quite a bit of beer (only on weekends) and have done so for years. I've had blood work done over the past couple of years and my liver function tests keep coming up normal. There's been no sign of any increase in liver enzymes. I also take American Ginseng, Vitamin C and E, B Complex, and Garlic every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2002 Report Share Posted July 23, 2002 Yes, I was planning on using it along with Milk Thistle. I want to make my own tea because according to Dr. Schulze, many commercial products are too weak. Regarding your liver testing, liver enzyme tests are not very sensitive. Use a real functional test that determines your liver's ability to detoxify your blood. I believe Great Smokies Diagnostic Laboratory (www.gsdl.com) does that kind of a test. Also, http://www.liverdoctor.com/ has that kind of test mentioned. Roman gar_fla_62 wrote: > I'm not sure how effective Dandelion is for helping the liver. I've heard of it being used along with other herbs. Speaking of the liver, I use standardized Milk Thistle daily. I enjoy drinking quite a bit of beer (only on weekends) and have done so for years. I've had blood work done over the past couple of years and my liver function tests keep coming up normal. There's been no sign of any increase in liver enzymes. I also take American Ginseng, Vitamin C and E, B Complex, and Garlic every day. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2002 Report Share Posted July 23, 2002 Liver enzyme tests are not that sensitive? I'm curious, is there evidence to back this up? Also, I couldn't yet find the alternative test you mentioned. Sounds interesting though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2002 Report Share Posted July 23, 2002 That's the explanation I've heard. Here's one of places on the web site I mentioned that talks about a liver detoxification test: http://www.liverdoctor.com/detoxification-tests.shtml . And here's one at Great Smokies: http://www.gsdl.com/assessments/detox/ I think they test a little more than just liver, but a complete " biological detoxification status " . Roman Victim wrote: > I have heard this as well.Its not until the liver is in very poor > condition that it shall consistently return the same negative results. > I am a bit of a drinker as well, not as much as my younger days but I > take a good liquid liver tonic as well as lecithin in a pure > granulated form.as the majority of your liver is made of lecithin I > figure its gotta be a good thing.Your brain is constructed of lecithin > as well and I know I can do with some help in that department. Tom > > - > gar_fla_62 > herbal remedies > Monday, July 22, 2002 7:53 PM > [herbal remedies] Re: Dandelion parts for liver > Liver enzyme tests are not that sensitive? I'm curious, is > there evidence to back this up? Also, I couldn't yet find > the alternative test you mentioned. Sounds interesting > though. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2002 Report Share Posted July 23, 2002 I don't know what to think about this alternative liver test. On one hand, it could show things that the standard liver function tests don't, but would these truly be signs of any valid concern or would it simply be a reason used to get you to take some product? I like to use caution, as there many people out there looking to make $$$ and taking advantage of those of us who are into alternative medicine. Just turn on the tv and look at all the infomercials, selling what amounts to nothing more than snake oil. This is not to say there aren't good products being sold in such a way as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2002 Report Share Posted July 23, 2002 I know what you mean. One needs to find a balance between believing everything and believing nothing. BTW, I don't think GSDL is into selling other products. It's just a lab that doctors use. Roman gar_fla_62 wrote: > I don't know what to think about this alternative liver test. On one hand, it could show things that the standard liver function tests don't, but would these truly be signs of any valid concern or would it simply be a reason used to get you to take some product? I like to use caution, as there many people out there looking to make $$$ and taking advantage of those of us who are into alternative medicine. Just turn on the tv and look at all the infomercials, selling what amounts to nothing more than snake oil. This is not to say there aren't good products being sold in such a way as well. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2002 Report Share Posted July 23, 2002 Hi there Roman! For liver tea normally the dandelion root is used. You can collect it yourself in the fall after the first frost. Burdock root and dandelion root are often used together for liver health. You can also eat the fresh young leaves (and also the fall leaves according to Susun Weed but I've not tried that) in or as a salad. That is a wonderful liver tonic. I *could* be mistaken, but dandelion helps cleanse the liver while milk thistle helps rebuild liver tissue. Of course these 2 processes work together for liver health. best to you thessa herbal remedies, Roman <r_rom> wrote: > Hi, > > I need to know what parts of dandelion should be used for a liver tea. I > think I've seen leaves and roots sold, but I don't know which to use. > Both? > > Thanks > > Roman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2002 Report Share Posted July 23, 2002 I have heard this as well.Its not until the liver is in very poor condition that it shall consistently return the same negative results. I am a bit of a drinker as well, not as much as my younger days but I take a good liquid liver tonic as well as lecithin in a pure granulated form.as the majority of your liver is made of lecithin I figure its gotta be a good thing.Your brain is constructed of lecithin as well and I know I can do with some help in that department. Tom - gar_fla_62 herbal remedies Monday, July 22, 2002 7:53 PM [herbal remedies] Re: Dandelion parts for liver Liver enzyme tests are not that sensitive? I'm curious, is there evidence to back this up? Also, I couldn't yet find the alternative test you mentioned. Sounds interesting though.Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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