{xtypo_dropcap}T{/xtypo_dropcap}he liver is the largest organ in the body. In the healthy adult, it weighs approximately three pounds and is wedge-shaped. Located immediately below the diaphragm, the liver occupies the entire upper right section of the abdomen. Cirrhosis of the liver is known to cause scarring, or fibrosis, the main damage to the liver. This occurs due to excessive alcohol use, viruses, or other causes. In response to the scarring, liver cells regenerate in abnormal clumps and form nodules around the scarred areas, acting like dams and altering the flow of blood and bile through the liver. This causes the spleen to overproduce nitric oxide, and small blood vessels and bile ducts in the liver itself to constrict. Bile builds up in the blood stream, resulting in high levels of bilirubin, which causes jaundice. It also causes swelling in the arms and legs. The liver enlarges early on in the disease, but later, often shrinks. There are alternative ways to protect the liver, including the use of Dandelion. The flowers of Dandelion are rich in lecithin, a liver protector. Echinacea is an excellent source of cichoric acid which studies show slows reproduction of viruses, and is helpful in liver-digestion. Turmeric and Scullcap are also known to protect the liver and aid against viruses attacking it.

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