hepato bilary Flashcards
(16 cards)
What is the primary function of bile?
Bile breaks down fat and alkalises food
How much bile can the gall bladder store?
50ml of bile
What role does bile play in digestion?
Bile acts as a laxative
List some herbal conditions treated by bile.
- Bilious conditions
- Intolerance to alcohol and fats
- Headaches
- System toxicity
- Chronic constipation due to sluggish digestion
What cautions should be taken regarding bile?
Caution is used with biliary cancer and bile duct blockages
What are the properties of Berberis Vulgaris?
- Cholagogue
- Choleretic
- Anti microbial
- Anti bacterial
- Anti protozoal
- Anti pyretic
- Anti inflammatory
- Alterative
What conditions can Berberis Vulgaris treat?
- Dyspepsia
- Hypochlorhydria
- Constipation
- Sluggish liver and gall bladder
- Bacterial infections
- IBS
- Parasitic and fungal overgrowths
- Acne
- Eczema
What is cholecystitis?
Infection of the gall bladder
What cautions are associated with cholecystitis?
Caution with biliary cancer, blocked bile ducts, and hepatic biliary disease
What are bile acids made from?
Cholesterol by the liver
What are the three forms of bile acids?
- Primary bile acids
- Secondary bile salts
- Tertiary bile salts
How are secondary bile salts created?
By the action of intestinal bacteria on primary salts
What can cause cholestasis?
Decrease in bile flow
What symptoms can cholestasis cause?
- Jaundice
- Pruitis
- Steatorrhea
Are cholegogues and choleretics contraindicated in any conditions?
Yes, in obstructed bile ducts, unconjugated hyperbilirubinaemia, liver disease, septic cholestasis, and hepatic cancer
Which herbal remedy can be used in hepatic cancer despite contraindications?
Silybum marianum
