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Natural Cures for Hepatitis

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By Vincent Madrone
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Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver caused by a virus or damage to the liver which causes the liver calls to inflame. Natural cures for hepatitis attempt to heal, protect and reduce inflammation of the liver as well as treat the underlying virus or toxicity that is responsible for the inflammation. Hepatitis is commonly broken down into three types: hepatitis A, B and C. Both hepatitis A and B are short-term conditions that can be greatly helped by natural means, while some people never recover from hepatitis C.

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  1. Many herbs have been used throughout the ages for liver health and as anti-viral agents. Some that may help you on your search for a natural cure for hepatitis are milk thistle, bupleurum and dandelion.
  2. Milk Thistle

  3. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, there is evidence that milk thistle protects the liver through antioxidant, antifibrotic and possible anti-inflammation and immunomodulating activities.
  4. Bupleurum

  5. According the University of Michigan Health System, the saikosapins in bupleurum have been shown to inhibit inflammation and inhibit liver cancer cells.
  6. Dandelion

  7. According to Healthline, dandelion was studied for its effect on hepatitis B and was found to improve liver function.
  8. Usage

  9. Herbs used as natural cures for hepatitis can be purchased as capsules, in bulk herbal packages or in herbal formulas that are specifically targeted to hepatitis.
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