Herbs and plantsLiverwort — a spring flower for the liver or a poison?
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Henryk Różański lists liverwort for coughs, respiratory infections, bile stagnation, and swelling of the liver and gallbladder.
- He also describes its traditional use for diseases of the liver, kidneys, and bladder, as well as for wounds and ulcers.
- Henryk Różański says it should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding, by young children, or for longer than two weeks.
What the authors write
Henryk Różański
In folk medicine, it was used for diseases of the liver, kidneys, bladder, and lungs, as well as for wounds and ulcers.
„In Czech folk medicine: to treat external tumors, wounds, ulcers, eczema, and tonsillitis (compresses, gargles, and washing); taken internally to treat diseases of the lungs (including tuberculosis), liver, urinary bladder, and kidneys.
In Hungary, liverwort is used to treat fractures, wounds, reduced urine output, and liver disorders.”W czeskiej medycynie ludowej: w leczeniu nowotworów zewnętrznych, ran, owrzodzeń, wyprysków, zapalenia migdałków (okłady, płukanki, przemywanie), a wewnętrznie w leczeniu chorób płuc (także gruźlicy), wątroby, pęcherza moczowego i nerek.
Na Węgrzech przylaszczka jest używana w leczeniu złamań, ran, skąpomoczu i schorzeń wątroby.
Henryk Różański
Early authors recommended liverwort, among other things, for diseases of the liver, bladder, and kidneys, as a diuretic, and to help wounds heal.
„Pietro Andrea Matthioli – Matthiolus (1501–1578) used liverwort to treat disorders of the urinary bladder and kidneys, as a diuretic, and also to help wounds heal.
Albrecht von Haller (1708–1777) described liverwort as a remedy for wounds, fractures, diseases of the kidneys, spleen, and liver, gonorrhea, and internal ulcers; he said it stopped blood in the urine and coughing up blood, and also described it as a “blood purifier.””Pietro Andrea Matthioli – Matthiolus (1501-1578) stosował przylaszczkę w leczeniu schorzeń pęcherza moczowego i nerek, jako środek moczopędny, ponadto do gojenia ran.
Albrecht von Haller (1708-1777) opisał przylaszczkę jako środek leczący rany, złamania, choroby nerek, śledziony, wątroby, rzeżączkę, wrzody wewnętrzne, znoszący krwiomocz i krwioplucie oraz jako środek “czyszczący krew”.
Henryk Różański
Henryk Różański lists bile-stimulating, expectorant, diuretic, antispasmodic, antiseptic, and antimicrobial effects.
„Ingredients: saponins, flavonoids (astragalin, isoquercitrin, quercimeritrin), the glycoside ranunculin (present in trace amounts in dried herb; protoanemonin is 0.07% in fresh herb), anthocyanins (cyanidin derivatives), tannins, and polyphenols.
Phytopharmacological effects: stimulation of digestive juice secretion, antiseptic, antibacterial, antiviral, fungistatic, bile-stimulating, expectorant, diuretic, and antispasmodic effects.”Składniki: saponiny, flawonoidy (astragalina, izokwercytryna, kwercymerytryna), glikozyd rununkulina (w suchym zielu śladowe ilości; protoanemonina w świeżym zielu 0,07%), antocyjany (pochodne cyjanidyny), garbniki, polifenole.
Działanie fitofarmakologiczne: pobudzające wydzielanie soków trawiennych, odkażające, przeciwbakteryjne, przeciwwirusowe, fungistatyczne, żółciopędne, wykrztuśne, moczopędne, rozkurczowe.
Henryk Różański
Henryk Różański advises against using liverwort during pregnancy or breastfeeding, for young children, or for longer than two weeks.
„Contraindications: pregnancy, breastfeeding. Do not use for longer than 2 weeks. Do not give to young children. Do not rub fresh plant juice onto mucous membranes or around the eyes. In its fresh state, it may cause allergic reactions (hives, itching, redness) in people allergic to plants in the buttercup family.”Przeciwwskazania: ciąża, laktacja. Nie stosować dłużej jak 2 tygodnie. Nie podawać małym dzieciom. Świeży sok z rośliny nie wcierać w błony śluzowe i w okolice oczu. W stanie świeżym może powodować odczyny alergiczne (pokrzywka, świąd, rumień) – uczulenie na rośliny jaskrowate.
Perspectives and opinion materials
The content below presents the authors’ opinions, interpretations and hypotheses. It is not treated as equal to scientific studies and systematic reviews.
Orthomolecular Medicine News Service Opinion material
„Parthasarathy M, Prince SE (2021) The potential effect of phytochemicals and herbal plant remedies for treating drug-induced hepatotoxicity: a review.”Parthasarathy M, Prince SE (2021) The potential effect of phytochemicals and herbal plant remedies for treating drug-induced hepatotoxicity: a review.
Orthomolecular Medicine News Service Opinion material
„Experimental Biology and Medicine, 2007. 232(7), 847-851. [19] Cathcart RF. Vitamin C, titrating to bowel tolerance, anascorbemia, and acute induced scurvy. Med Hypotheses. 1981 Nov;7(11):1359-76. The third face of vitamin C. Journal of Orthomolecular Medicine, 7:4;197-200, 1993. [20] Duconge J et al. Pharmacokinetics of vitamin C: insights into the oral and intravenous administration of ascorbate. PR Health Sciences Journal, 2008. 27:1, March. [21] Shoji, Shozo et al. Thiamine disulfide as a potent inhibitor of human immunodeficiency virus (type-1) production. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, 1994. 205(1), 967-75.”Experimental Biology and Medicine, 2007. 232(7), 847-851. [19] Cathcart RF. Vitamin C, titrating to bowel tolerance, anascorbemia, and acute induced scurvy. Med Hypotheses. 1981 Nov;7(11):1359-76. The third face of vitamin C. Journal of Orthomolecular Medicine, 7:4;197-200, 1993. [20] Duconge J et al. Pharmacokinetics of vitamin C: insights into the oral and intravenous administration of ascorbate. PR Health Sciences Journal, 2008. 27:1, March. [21] Shoji, Shozo et al. Thiamine disulfide as a potent inhibitor of human immunodeficiency virus (type-1) production. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, 1994. 205(1), 967-75.
Orthomolecular Medicine News Service Opinion material
„From the Integrative Orthomolecular Medicine (IOM) perspective, cirrhosis often reflects deeper, correctable imbalances: chronic inflammation, toxin overload, nutrient depletion, oxidative stress, and mitochondrial dysfunction. ✅ When these root causes and common mechanisms are effectively addressed, the liver's natural regenerative capacity can be reactivated—supporting the reversal of damage and the long-term restoration of liver health. 1. Hepatitis C: Viral Clearance Can Trigger Regeneration Hepatitis C-related cirrhosis is one of the clearest examples that liver damage isn't always permanent. Yoo et al.”From the Integrative Orthomolecular Medicine (IOM) perspective, cirrhosis often reflects deeper, correctable imbalances: chronic inflammation, toxin overload, nutrient depletion, oxidative stress, and mitochondrial dysfunction. ✅ When these root causes and common mechanisms are effectively addressed, the liver's natural regenerative capacity can be reactivated-supporting reversal of damage and long-term restoration of liver health. 1. Hepatitis C: Viral Clearance Can Trigger Regeneration Hepatitis C-related cirrhosis is one of the clearest examples that liver damage isn't always permanent. Yoo et al.
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