The liver is the body’s central detoxification organ: it filters the blood, metabolises nutrients, neutralises unwanted substances and aids digestion through bile production. Everyday pressures — rich food, alcohol, medication, pollution, stress — place a heavy load on it. Herbal medicine offers natural ways to support liver function, and desmodium holds a leading place among liver-supportive plants, with 1,000 mg plant equivalent per capsule — one of the higher doses on the market, in a practical 90-capsule format.

Take 1 to 4 capsules a day maximum, ideally in the morning with breakfast: 1 capsule a day for maintenance (1,000 mg plant equivalent); 2–3 capsules a day (2,000–3,000 mg) for a drainage course; and up to 4 capsules a day (4,000 mg) for a short, intensive course, on professional advice. A seasonal drainage course typically runs 3 weeks to 1 month, repeated 2–4 times a year, ideally at seasonal changes; a shorter 10–15 day course suits the period after festive excess or rich eating; and a prolonged 1-capsule-a-day course over 2–3 months can be used on a practitioner’s advice.

A desmodium course is commonly recommended at seasonal changes (especially spring and autumn), after festive periods (Christmas, New Year, holidays), as part of a broader wellness programme, to support the liver during periods of dietary excess, or alongside a change in eating habits. By supporting liver function, desmodium indirectly supports digestive comfort too — a well-functioning liver produces good-quality bile, essential for fat digestion and gut transit.

Do not exceed the recommended daily dose of 4 capsules. This food supplement is not a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Not for prolonged use without advice from a therapist. Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women without medical advice. Not recommended for children under 12. If on medication, consult your doctor before use. If you have a diagnosed liver condition, you must consult your doctor. Store in a cool, dry place away from light. Keep out of reach of young children.

What is desmodium used for?

Desmodium (Desmodium adscendens) is a tropical plant from West Africa, traditionally used in herbal medicine to support liver function and liver-drainage courses — one of the most recommended plants by herbal-medicine practitioners.

How long does a Desmodium 1000 course last?

A classic course runs 3 weeks to 1 month; a shorter 10–15 day course can suffice after dietary excess. For prolonged use, seek professional advice.

Is Desmodium 1000 organic?

Yes — the desmodium extract is organically farmed, and the capsule shell is 100% plant-based.

Can desmodium be combined with other plants?

Yes, it pairs well with other liver-support plants such as milk thistle, artichoke or black radish. Ask our team for a personalised combination.

Herba Barona is an independent specialist supplement shop in the heart of Paris — established in 2006. What you order is genuinely on our shelves: we ship from our own stock, with no dropshipping and no long waits.

Visit us at 10 rue Théophile Roussel, Paris 12 — or use Click & Collect and pick up your order in-store. We also deliver across France and Europe. Friendly, expert advice in English from our team.

Where is the shop?

Herba Barona is at 10 rue Théophile Roussel, 75012 Paris — a two-minute walk from Ledru-Rollin (line 8), close to Bastille. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 9:30 am–6:30 pm.

Can I order online or collect in store?

Yes. We ship across France and Europe under the same conditions as our French store, or choose Click & Collect to pick up your order for free at our Paris shop.