Cholangitis according to Chinese Medicine
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Milk thistle seeds might help with cholangitis
Why might Milk Thistle Seed (Shui Fei Ji) help with cholangitis?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat cholangitis as can be seen on Milk Thistle Seed's page.
Milk Thistle Seeds is a Cool herb that tastes Bitter. It targets the Gallbladder and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Clears Heat and dispels toxicity. Regulates the flow of Qi in the Liver and tonify Gallbladder.