This is one of the most effective herbs to prevent and treat liver damage. The key ingredient of this herb is Silymarin, which is believed to be ten times more effective than vitamin E with its antioxidant activity. Silymarin increases the level of glutathione in the liver by over 35 percent, and also increases the level of superoxide dismutase, a key antioxidant enzyme.

It improves the flow of the enzyme bile, which improves liver congestion, hepatitis, jaundice, gallstones, and bile duct inflammation. Dandelion leads to contraction and discharge of stored bile in the liver, and it acts like a tonic with its high chlorine content, thus helping to improve liver function.

Turmeric is a herb from the ginger family, it has significant antioxidant features that can be well compared to standard source of antioxidants like vitamins E and C. It also has anticancer effects. Curcumin, which is the principal curcuminoid of the turmeric, exhibits similar characteristics to that of silymarin and glycyrrhizin, and they can fight carbon tetrachloride and galactosamine induced liver injury. Curcumin has the ability to prevent liver enzymes like SGPT and SGOT, which can cause inflammation.

In the form of juice, gel or powder, aloe vera can be used as a vitalizing tonic in Ayurvedic medication. For centuries, aloe vera has been used as cleansing substance for the liver during female menstruation. The result of aloe vera can be seen over a duration of three months of regular use, it shows its effect by regulating liver functioning.

Ginseng has been in use for over a century in the Southeast Asia and China, used mainly as a sexual aid and immuno-stimulant. A recent study has shown that ginseng helps to recover liver functionality from liver damage due to alcoholism, and general liver function can also be improved with their intake.

According to a study, the key ingredient of barberry, berberine, activate the macrophages, in other terms white blood cells, which kill harmful microorganisms. It has been generally used as a liver and stomach agent. It enhances the bile flow through the gallbladder and liver improving the overall functioning of liver.

Ginger, which is commonly used in countries like India and China to combat common cold symptoms and flu, has been tested in animals to shrink liver tumors. It also exhibits the functionality of impairing cholesterol absorption, and helps the liver to stimulate the conversion of cholesterol to bile enzymes.

Oat is usually used as a tonic, a nerve tonic that is believed to help sheaths that surrounds the nerves to improve their general health. However, recent studies have shown that oats help in lowering the cholesterol level in the body, and cleanse the liver.

It is generally used as a homeopathic medication for the treatment of malfunctioning livers, for symptoms that may include presence of heaviness or swelling in the liver, soreness in the abdominal region and other liver related symptoms. They can be quite effective in liver conditions like jaundice and hepatitis. Bryonia is often prescribed by a homeopathy practitioner based on the symptoms.