Cholagogue preparations of plant origin - funds that increase the production of bile and contribute to its successful secretion. The former are called choleretics, which are cholekinetics. In order for the mechanism of action of the described drugs to be more clear, it is necessary to briefly describe what bile is and why it is needed.
So, bile is a yellow or brownish liquid with a specific odor that is continuously secreted by the liver and accumulates in the gall bladder. When digesting food, it is secreted into the duodenum, where it takes part in the processes of absorption and digestion of fat-soluble substances and fats. Moving along the intestines, part of the bile is absorbed through the walls, part - is removed with feces.
The main components of bile are cholic and deoxycholic bile acids. They emulsify and break down fat-soluble substances and edible fats. With bile, bilirubin (a breakdown product of hemoglobin) is also excreted. In addition, proteins are present in the liquid in the form of a precipitate bound by pepsin, which helps to protect the intestinal mucosa. An excess of cholesterol is also released with bile, which in turn is necessary for the formation of corticosteroids, sex hormones, bile acids, vitamins and other important compounds.
With various inflammations of the liver and gall bladder, a change in the composition of bile and a violation of its production occur. Among the most common diseases - gallstone disease, dyspeptic syndrome and others.
In order to treat such diseases of the biliary tract and bladder, special antibacterial agents are used that normalize the motor activity of its membrane, enhance bile formation and promote the secretion of bile. These are choleretic drugs of plant origin, which are actively used in modern medical practice.
Medicines containing bile and bile acids, some plants, products based on them, certain synthetic substances stimulate the formation of fluids. But nevertheless, choleretic preparations of plant origin, which are based on immortelle flowers, tansy, artichoke extract, and corn stigmas, are considered the best solution for treating diseases.
It is no secret that the mechanism of action of the drug directly depends on the origin. Thus, drugs of bile and bile acids have a positive effect on the secretion of bile, enhance intestinal motility and digestion. Cholagogue preparations of plant origin (for example, extracts from plants) reduce the viscosity of bile, enhance its production, increase the content of dissolved substances that prevent the formation of gallstones. There is also a separation of funds by action, however, it is not always accurate, since many drugs have several effects. Cholagogue is most effective for hepatitis, cholangitis, cholecystitis. Gallstone disease is treated with derivatives of bile acids, which block enzymes that reduce the absorption of cholesterol in the intestine and stimulate its synthesis.
The most popular plant-derived choleretic drugs are Hepabene (Ratiopharm), Hepatofalk Plant (Dr. Falk), Gastrointestinal Collection (Krasnogorsklexredstva), Liv. 52 (Transatlantic International), Sibektan (VILAR PEZ) ) and others. If a child is sick, various choleretic herbs for children are used.
In any case, before deciding on the treatment of the above diseases, you need to consult a doctor. Remember that all other human vital processes depend on the process of bile excretion and digestion, so you need to take this issue more than seriously, without delaying treatment and a visit to the clinic.