Herbal liver detoxification is becoming a natural health care trend. However, according to experts from the Mayo Clinic and the World Health Organization (WHO), not all methods are safe. Many cases have encountered side effects due to improper use of herbs.
1. Abuse of dosage and time
Many people believe that drinking more herbs will detoxify the liver faster. In fact, overuse can overload the liver, even leading to hepatitis due to the toxicity of some natural active ingredients.
2. Using herbs of unknown origin
Poor quality products, containing impurities or mixed chemicals can cause serious liver damage. WHO warns that the herbal market is not strictly controlled, posing many potential safety risks.
3. Arbitrarily using instead of medical treatment
Almonds only have a supportive effect, cannot replace drugs to treat chronic liver disease. Skipping the doctor's treatment regimen for herbal medicine can make the disease worse.
Advice:
Only use herbs of clear origin that have been tested for safety.
Take the correct dose and time as recommended.
Combine a healthy diet, limit alcohol, and have regular liver check-ups.
