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🌱 🎶 HERBCAST - Season 3 🎶 🌱 Harnessing Hepatics: Marion Mackonochie's on Herbs for Liver Health @herbalistmarion⁠ ⁠
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In this episode, Sebastian Pole is joined by Marion Mackonochie, a seasoned herbalist, senior advisor at Pukka, and editor of the Journal of Herbal Medicine. In this liver-focused episode of Herbcast, Marion and Sebastian navigate the complexities of hepatics – the category of herbs that support the liver, our body’s metabolic maestro. They discuss signs of liver imbalance, the power of bitters, and the wide-reaching impact of hepatics on conditions ranging from skin ailments to hormonal imbalances.⁠
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💫 What are alteratives? ⁠
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#Alteratives are herbs that ‘alter’ the condition in a tissue by eliminating metabolic waste via the liver, large intestine, lungs, lymphatic system, skin and kidneys. Examples include Burdock root (Arctium lappa), Dandelion root (Taraxacum officinalis), Cleavers (Galium aparine), Poke (Phytolacca decandra) and Nettle leaf (Urtica dioica).⁠
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🔗 Find more information about alteratives on our website. Link in bio.
🍄‍🟫 Chaga (Inonotus obliquus) - from Europe to Siberia 🌍, Chaga has been used for centuries. In Russia and Siberia, chaga was taken as a strong decoction or tea to improve general health, increase vitality and to prevent illness and infection. Even Hippocrates recognised its properties and use it in the form of infusions to wash wounds. ⁠
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👉 Discover its diverse uses from traditional remedies to cancer care. Link in bio. ⁠
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🍄‍🟫 Chaga (Inonotus obliquus), known for its high levels of antioxidants, supports cardiovascular, digestive, and metabolic health. Its beta-D-glucans help regulate blood sugar and the immune system. Chaga can be taken as a daily tonic in teas, smoothies, or meals. Follow dosage instructions for safe use. ⁠
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