We’ve all been there – well, some of us have. You were the life of the party last night, and today you’re paying the price. Luckily, WishGarden Herbs has your back with our new Party Prep herbal tincture, your pre-game party partner!
We formulated this pre-party friend with traditional herbs that help maintain normal liver function and promote detoxification, such as Prickly Pear fruit (Opuntia ficus-indica), Japanese Raisin Seed (Hovenia dulcis), milk thistle seed (Silybum marianum), chicory root (Cichorium intybus), and burdock root (Arctium lappa). These herbs work best if you consume them before drinking them, so take them before you leave the house and your body will thank you in the morning with a surprising boost. Put it on your bedside table as a reminder to take it before you go to bed, for extra protection against the dreaded morning after.
To create this amazing formula, we left our region and found some less commonly used plants that have a history of supporting the elimination of acetaldehyde (a toxic substance that can cause cell damage) by the liver, for a better morning after . In other words, we have developed an herbal formula to support metabolism when drinking excessive amounts of alcohol.
Prickly pear fruit
I don’t know about you, but I see Prickly Pear fruit everywhere these days! The fruit has been used by indigenous people for thousands of years and is common in the southwestern United States. It has nutritional and medicinal benefits and has recently been used as a flavoring in kombucha and other delicious drinks. But let’s talk about its medicinal uses!
Prickly Pear fruit in Saudi Arabia. Photo credit: Irshadpp on Wikimedia Commons.
In a study from Tulane University, subjects who consumed Prickly Pear extract before consuming alcohol had lower levels of C-reactive protein. This protein is produced by the liver and contributes to inflammation and that gross morning-after-drinking feeling!
Japanese raisin seed
Our team here at WishGarden Herbs has been working hard to identify other botanicals to help you feel better after consuming them, and sure enough, we’ve found another great botanical: Japanese raisin seed.
Japanese Raisin Seed. Photo credit: rare plant.
Japanese Raisin originates from Asia, where it is often used in tea, desserts and bread. The seed of the raisin is where it gets exciting. A study showed that Japanese raisin seed helps the body metabolize alcohol more efficiently And protects the liver against alcohol-related damage. Now that’s what I call a spice party prepper!
More herbs for a better morning afterwards
We’ve taken prickly pear fruit and Japanese raisin seed and added milk thistle seed, chicory root and burdock root to create a powerful herbal formula to support the liver system – your body’s main detoxification system.
Chicory and burdock root provide the liver with essential nutrients to support the enzymatic transformation of substances from the bloodstream to the organs of elimination. Both contain a starchy, soluble fiber called inulin. Inulin is also a prebiotic, making it good for intestinal health.
Milk thistle seed is the most popular traditionally used herb for liver health. It excellently supports cell rejuvenation in the liver and may protect the membranes of the hepatocyte cells that make up the liver parenchyma – the functional tissue important for the metabolism of waste products.
With this action-packed blend of herbs and botanicals, it’s no wonder Party Prep gives you a better morning after an overextended night!
Sindy Wise is an herbalist and co-formulator at WishGarden Herbs. Her first experience with natural products came from working at a small co-op in Pueblo, Colorado, when she was in high school! Some of her favorite herbs are nettles, Osha, St. John’s wort and passion flower. Read more about Sindy in her interview on our blog and check out her frequent questions and answers on our Instagram!
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