Thus suggesting that Milk Thistle or more specifically Silymarin exert both a protective and restorative effect on the liver. Dandelion causes contraction and release of stored bile, and with its high Choline content, has a tonic action, improving liver function. Dandelion root also acts on Diabetes helping to prevent sudden and severe fluctuations. Since Dandelion is a diuretic, it also works on the kidney aiding in the flushing of the system. Don't panic though, Dandelion is high in potassium, so as long as it is kept in check and an occasional banana or fresh vegetables are eaten there is little to worry about.
Several studies suggest that curcumin can also promote cancer regression.
Curcumin has also exhibited hepatoprotection similar to that of glycyrrhizin and silymarin against carbon tetrachloride and galactosamine-induced liver injury. Curcumin prevents the liver enzymes SGOT and SGPT, commonly seen in experimental models of inflammation. Curcumin is an active choleretic, increasing bile acid output by over 100 percent. In addition to increasing biliary salts, cholesterol, and bilirubin, curcumin also increases the solubility of bile, suggesting a benefit in the prevention and treatment of cholelithiasis. Since turmeric demonstrates such exciting properties, and since turmeric is a common spice used in many Mediterranean dishes, it is safe to say that it may be consumed quite liberally.