The festive season is often a time where we overindulge, especially on rich foods and alcohol. Unfortunately doing this puts a lot of pressure on our digestive system and especially our liver. Luckily nature has provided a few good herbs to help us cope and A.Vogel have put them in a bottle.
The A.Vogel Milk Thistle Complex contains the seeds of Milk Thistle are combined with four other important herbs used in healthcare for centuries – fresh extracts of Dandelion, Artichoke, Peppermint and dried Boldo leaves.
Milk Thistle
This herb has been used for centuries as a support for liver detoxification and support. A.Vogel use the seeds of the Milk Thistle, which contain the highest amount of active ingredients. Although Milk Thistle is often used as a hangover cure, Unfortunately, this is not a hangover cure but may reduce the morning after feeling of a big night out as it can support detoxification of toxins that cause hangovers.
Dandelion
This formula uses both the herb and root of the dandelion. The root is used as a liver support to cleanse the liver and digestive system. The herb is traditionally used to help detoxification through the kidneys, as well as reducing water retention. When you’re trying to beat the bloat this is a great herb to support that.
Artichoke
Fatty foods are often eaten this time of year which can make us feel a bit queasy. The liver produces the bile and if it is under strain this may be the reason you are feeling unwell after eating fatty foods. Artichoke helps with bile flow which is responsible for fat metabolism and for this reason is a great addition to this formula
Peppermint
This herb has a long use of treating many digestive complaints and mostly used to treat symptoms of IBS such as spasms, bloating and cramping.
Boldo
Most commonly, the tea of this plant was used in South America to reduce the symptoms of a hangover, and to promote healthy digestion as well. Today, modern research has shown that Boldo does in fact help promote healthy digestion, and may be used to support bowel health and ease stomach upset.
So if you’re looking for a festive formula to help relieve digestive disturbances such as: heartburn, acid reflux, excess burping, bloating, nausea, feeling of abnormal or slow digestion or early satiety, try the A.Vogel Milk Thistle Complex.