Oregano as a hepatic

[AnnettStudent]

Hey Doc,

My understanding is that oregano protects the liver from damage. Does it also do the other things hepatics do? restore? tone? help it heal?  And is the protection against almost anything or just some things?  And is a “rock star” or just good?

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[Dr. Patrick JonesHomestead Instructor]

Oregano contains ursolic acid which protects the liver in several ways. It’s a good antioxidant which protects the liver from free radical damage. By reducing oxidative stress in the liver, it may help prevent liver cell damage and inflammation. It also has some anti-inflammatory effects (largely but not exclusivly due to its antioxidant properties). Inflammation is a common factor in many liver diseases, such as hepatitis and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Ursolic acid may help mitigate liver inflammation, potentially slowing the progression of liver diseases.

Chronic liver inflammation can lead to the development of liver fibrosis, which can progress to cirrhosis if left untreated. Ursolic acid may also have anti-fibrotic effects, which means it could help prevent the formation of excessive scar tissue in the liver, ie …cirrhosis.

Some studies also shot that Ursolic acid has  potential in reducing the accumulation of fat in the liver, so it may have some benefit in helping with fatty liver cases.

Ursolic acid may also have some metabolic effects that benefit the liver. It can potentially improve insulin sensitivity and reduce the risk of developing insulin resistance, which is often associated with liver diseases like non-alcoholic fatty liver.

Oregano’s modes of action are different than other hepatics. So, it’d make a good addition to a hepatic formula.

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