A thick fluid secreted by the liver, bile is produced from cholesterol through the action of an enzyme and with the help of vitamin C. It is used by the duodenum to emulsify fats and assist with the absorption of fatty acids. Excess bile is stored in the gall bladder, where it is discharged into the duodenum as it is needed. A high level of vitamin C in the diet helps to promote bile production, which, in turn, assists in the reduction of cholesterol levels. At the same time, dietary improvement can help to increase the production of bile since, when a diet is low in protein or high in sugar, little bile is pro­duced. As a result of this, fats are poorly dissolved in the digestive tract and parts of the undissolved fats will then combine with calcium and iron from food to form insoluble soaps. These can be harmful in two respects: they can prevent absorption of calcium and iron, causing deficiencies, and can also harden the stools, causing constipation. A fat-free diet is also undesirable because it does not stimulate bile flow and, as a result of this, sediments may form which can promote the development of gallstone. It contains ,Water ,Cholesterol ,Bile pigments ,Bile acids,Phospholipids ,Bicarbonate and other ions ..Bile contains bile acids, which are critical for digestion and absorption of fats and fat-soluble vitamins in the small intestine. A numerous dissipate foodstuffs, including bilirubin, are eliminated from the body by discharge into bile and removal in feces.

The liver is a pitta organ and the site or origin of many pitta disorders . Most liver diosorders such as jaundice and hepatitis are typical pittadiseases. Such pitta disorders as ulcers and hyperacidity have their orginin wrong function of the liver and gall bladder . Pitta literally means bile. Excessive bile production or congestion in the flow of bile usually indicates high pitta . In Ayurveda the liver is the seat of fire and easily heats up causing various inflammatory diseases. The subtle enzymes the bhutagni a re located in the liver. They transform digested food particles into the forms of the five elements needed to build up the tissur for the five sense organ in the body..The liver is the site of most pitta emotions , negative pitta emotions are irritable , anger, etc.positive ones are courges , confidence etc. Disturbance in these emotions can cause liver dysfunctions. There are many good , generally bitter , herbs for promoting the flow of bile , cleansing the blood detoxifying the liver and relieving high pitta.

The most specific ayurvedic herb for the liver is bhumyamalaki. So far it appear to be the only substance that can treat hepatitis B in carriers, thus arresting the spread of the diseases. Cooling nervine herbs such as gotu kola, skullcap, passion flowers, sandalwood and bhringraj are the best for lowering the liver deranging firey emotions. The liver is best cleansed with an anti-pitta approach emphasizing raw vegetables and green vegetables juices. Sugar , fat and oil should be avoided except ghee. Ghee is the easiest oil for the liver to digest and helps restore its enzymatic functions

A liver cleansing regimen is helpful as part of a general detoxifications and blood purifications approach