In traditional Chinese Medicine the liver is considered the most important organ of the body. Based on the theory of the five elements, the liver and gallbladder are ruled by the element of wood.
The liver has several important functions, which include the regulating of the flow of vital energy or Chi, aiding in the digestion process, and the responsibility for the harmonizing of the emotions. Excessive anger and frustration can damage the liver physically.
In modern medicine the liver is known as the chemical factory of the body. It secretes bile needed for the digestion of fats and produces various enzymes about which we still have little knowledge. Detoxifying the liver is important in order to support these important processes.
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