Artemis Liver Detox Tea | 30g

Artemis Liver Detox Tea

What is Liver Detox Tea?

The liver is a complex and important organ that regulates the many processes involved in the metabolism and detoxification functions of the body. Liver Detox Tea contains natural herbal ingredients that support healthy liver function and help protect the liver from damage whilst it carries out its important functions.

Why use Liver Detox Tea?

Liver Detox Tea contains a range of natural herbal ingredients that support healthy liver function. The liver is an important organ that pays a vital role in the metabolism of nutrients from our food, metabolism of any toxins we put into our body, including drugs, medications and alcohol, as well as the detoxification and elimination of waste products and chemicals from the body. The liver is easily damaged by many environmental factors, including drugs, alcohol and viral infection, resulting in oxidative stress caused by the production of free radicles, which can cause diseases like hepatitis (inflammation of the liver) and cirrhosis (damage to liver cells). However, the liver has its own finely tuned processes to deal with this and produces several enzyme antioxidants to help combat potential damage, such as superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase. Herbal remedies have long been used in many forms of traditional medicine to protect the liver1 and the combination of natural herbal ingredients in Liver Detox Tea help to support the liver to do its important job and help prevent damage to the liver cells.

What are the Key Benefits of Liver Detox Tea?

• Traditional medicinal plant formula 
• Provides natural support for healthy liver function
• Contains herbs that act are hepatoprotective
• All ingredients are certified organic, GE free and vegan
• Does not contain sugar or artificial sweeteners
• Does not contain added colours, flavours, preservatives, gluten, wheat or dairy

What is hepatoprotective?

Hepatoprotective is the ability of a substance to prevent damage to the liver.

What is a choleretic?

A choleretic is a substance that increases bile secretion by the liver.

What is a carminative?

A carminative is a naturally occurring plant derived substance that helps prevent gas formation in the intestines or helps to get rid of the gas, reducing bloating, wind and flatulence.

What are the ingredients of Liver Detox Tea?

Key Ingredients:

Calendula (Calendula officinalis):

Calendula also known as Marigold is a flowering plant belonging to the Asteraceae or Compositae (Sunflower) family and is native to Southern Europe but grows in many temperate regions. Calendula has been used in traditional herbal medicine to cleanse wounds, promote healing and treat inflammation since ancient times. Calendula extract contains many pharmacologically active compounds and is rich in carotenoids, which are strong antioxidants and antimicrobials and has been shown in animal studies to have hepatoprotective effects against oxidative stress^2. Calendula extract has been shown to promote healing in leg ulcers^{3, 4} and have anti-inflammatory activity, which is thought to be due to the triterpenoids flavonoids, and carotenoids content of the flowers^{5, 6.}

Dandelion root (Taraxacum officinale):

Dandelion is a flowering plant belonging to the Asteraceae or Compositae (Sunflower) family that is native to Europe but now grows ubiquitously as a wild flower. The Dandelion plant was used in traditional medicine in several ancient cultures for digestive and liver disorders as a bitter digestive stimulant and as a choleretic, which supports the natural digestion and detoxification process. It is now used to treat several ailments including dyspepsia and liver complaints7,8. Dandelion root contains several bioactive compounds including vitamins, minerals, and sesquiterpene lactones, which gives Dandelion its bitter taste; also flavonoids, which are potent antioxidants, and may contribute to its biological activities^{8, 9.}

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare):

Fennel is a flowering plant belonging to the Apiaceae family (Umbelliferaceae) that is found around the Mediterranean coast and other coastal areas. It has been used as a traditional medicine for many conditions including colic and digestive disorders. Fennel contains anethole, an aromatic oil that acts as a carminative and promotes relaxation of the gut wall and motility of intestinal smooth muscle. These properties are thought to contribute to Fennels’s antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory actions, which help to reduce the discomfort of gas in the intestines and relieves wind and colic^{10, 11.}

Globe Artichoke (Cynara scolymus):

Globe Artichoke, a plant grown mainly in Mediterranean countries and usually grown as a food due to its large fleshy flower head, is member of the Asteraceae/Compositae family. Globe Artichoke was cultivated by the ancient Greeks and Romans as a vegetable. It has also been used in traditional herbal medicine for liver disease and problems with the gall bladder and for its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, choleretic, hepatoprotective, cholesterol-lowering, lipid-lowering, and glucose-lowering properties. Artichoke leaves are rich in many bioactive compounds and nutrients including phenolic acids, terpenoids and flavonoids, which are thought to contribute to its antioxidant and hepatoprotective properties12. Several animal studies have demonstrated that Globe Artichoke extract has antioxidant activity and protects liver cells from damage12. Clinical studies have indicated that Globe Artichoke extract is helpful for dyspepsia (indigestion)13 and may help lower blood cholesterol levels^{14, 15.}

Peppermint (Metha piperita):

Peppermint is a flowering plant native to Europe and the Middle East and is known for its soothing effect on the intestines to relieve digestive problems like gas, bloating, nausea and stomach cramps. Studies have demonstrated antispasmodic and relaxation effects on the intestine as well as analgesic and anaesthetic effects^16, and indicate that Peppermint oil may be effective in reducing symptoms in irritable bowel syndrome^{17, 18.}

St Mary’s Thistle (Silybum marianum):

St Mary’s Thistle is member of the Asteraceae/Compositae family that is native to Mediterranean regions but now grows ubiquitously. St Mary’s Thistle has been used for centuries as a natural remedy for diseases of the liver and biliary tract and is used to treat acute and chronic liver diseases^19. Extract of St Mary’s Thistle contains several active hepatoprotective compounds collectively known as silymarin, which is a combination composed of flavonoids and lignin structures. Animal studies have demonstrated that these compounds inhibit free radicle formation, increase glutathione and superoxide dismutase activity, which contributes to its hepatoprotective activity²⁰. Silymarin also has anti-inflammatory activity and promotes liver cell regeneration^{19, 20.}

What are the Contraindications/Interactions of Liver Detox Tea?

Caution:

Liver Detox Tea should be used with caution if you:

• suffer from stomach or intestinal ulcers due to the carminative effect of several ingredients in Liver Detox Tea
• are taking lithium for depression as dandelion may affect the levels of lithium in the blood
• have diabetes as St Mary’s Thistle may affect blood sugar levels
• are taking prescribed medication as St Mary’s Thistle may affect the blood levels of several medications

There are no documented herb-drug interactions within the recommended dosage. However, you should always check the ingredients for known allergies and to ensure you do not have any allergies or sensitivities to these ingredients. Stop using if you develop any irritation or allergy while taking Liver Detox Tea. Always read the label and use as directed or seek advice from your healthcare professional.

What are the Directions for using Liver Detox Tea?

Shake the can before opening as the contents may settle. Add one heaped teaspoon of Liver Detox Tea (equivalent to 1g) per cup (150ml) and infuse with boiling water for 5-10 minutes.

Note:

Liver Detox Tea will taste bitter at first but if you persevere the taste will improve as you become used to it.

Dosage for short-term acute use:

Use three times daily for up to 12 weeks.

Adults:

1 cup

Children:

4-10 years: 50-100mls
1-4 years: 20-40ml

Babies:

6-12 months: 10ml
0-6 months: 5ml

Dosage for long-term use for maintenance and upkeep:

Use once daily

Adults: 

1 cup 

Children: 

4-10 years: 50-100mls
1-4 years: 20-40ml

Babies: 

6-12 months: 10ml
0-6 months: 5ml

Note:

For babies, administer via a sterilised dropper. For children make the adult dose and extract the required volume.

For best results:

Take your first cup before breakfast, then take each additional cup of Liver Detox Tea before a main meal. Combine with Kidney Cleanse Tea for full support of the natural detoxification process.

Special instructions

Do not microwave your Liver Detox Tea after infusing. Close the can immediately after use to avoid external contamination and keep away from heat and moisture. Store in the fridge in hot and humid climates.

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