Taraxacum officinale Dandelion - strengthens the liver detoxifying functions, helps the digestion process by stimulating bile production, fortifies pancreas, spleen and stomach. It also has a mildlaxative and diuretic effect and drains the lymphatic system.

Carduus marianus St. Mary’s Thistle - plant for liver, protects intact liver cells by preventing the entry of toxic substances and stimulates also protein synthesis and thereby accelerates the regeneration process of liver cells.

Angelica archangelica Garden Angelica - specific essence for digestive tract disorders; it regulates the appetite, is useful both in case of anorexia and bulimia. In synergy with the other detoxifying plants in this formula, it reduces the appetite and prevents bloating or gastric acidity, which may accompany a change of diet. It also boosts the metabolism of the liver and soothes intestinal spasms. It contains chrome, a mineral helping to regulate sugar metabolism, reducing sugar cravings and thus protecting against diabetes; it is also a soothing essence for nerves, reducing stress. On the emotional side it symbolises our guardian angel and we need our angels’ support in weight loss diets as in all other situations in life when we feel alone confronted with a problem.

Betula alba – European Birch - diuretic; it also detoxifies the lymphatic system and purifies blood, which is most helpful during dieting, as the clear fluid called lymph that circulates through our tissues to cleanse them is of the utmost importance in eliminating waste - liver health being a key to lymphatic health as the liver produces the majority of lymph. Betula works in synergy with the plants for liver - Taraxacum and Carduus.

Azadirachta indica - Margosa Tree, Indian Lilac Neem One of the best plants in Ayurvedic medicine; it is mostly helpful in case of old or chronic disorders; it provides long term cleaning up, thus assisting the detoxification process and regulates the acid-base equilibrium.

Drosera rotundifolia Sundew - although a plant soothing cough spells in traditional herbal medicine, it has in Spagyric a very interesting and specific effect: it helps people resisting food cravings and goesinto the depth of fat cells to eliminate excess stored fat.

Galium – a plant for digestion, it also has sedative properties and soothes nerves. People dieting often feel tense nerves due to the frustration of not be able to eat as much as before.

Eleutherococus – this essence is an adaptogene, meaning that it helps adjust to a new situation. Not only the body but the mind too will benefit from it as it gives strength to overcome hindrances. It also supports the immune system – people dieting are often tired and tiredness may trigger infections.

Ginkgo – this is a plant for the mind and in this combination it supports the will to follow the diet successfully. Ginkgo also brings a good mood and serenity. This essence supports the liver functions and has antioxidant properties. Both properties are important in case of calorie restriction. Additionally it is also an adaptogene.

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