Why Liver Support Matters More Than Ever

Your liver is one of the hardest-working organs in your body.

Every day it must:
• Filter toxins
• Process alcohol
• Regulate metabolism
• Produce bile for digestion
• Manage inflammation

Modern lifestyles place enormous strain on liver function through:

• Alcohol consumption
• Processed foods
• Environmental toxins
• Stress
• Poor sleep

For centuries in Southern China and Southeast Asia, Shan Tuyết Mountain Vine Tea (Ampelopsis cantoniensis) has been consumed as a daily herbal tea to protect the liver and support recovery after alcohol.

Today, this traditional use is strongly supported by modern science — especially research on the powerful compound Dihydromyricetin (DHM).

What is Dihydromyricetin (Ampelopsin)?

Dihydromyricetin (DHM) is the major bioactive flavonoid found in vine tea.

Scientists have extensively studied DHM for its effects on:

• Alcohol metabolism
• Liver protection
• Detox pathways
• Oxidative stress
• Fatty liver disease

Few herbal teas have as much research focused specifically on liver health.

Understanding Alcohol & Liver Stress

When alcohol is consumed, the liver must break it down into acetaldehyde — a toxic compound.

Excess acetaldehyde causes:
• Oxidative stress
• Liver inflammation
• Fat accumulation
• Cellular damage

Long-term stress on this system can lead to fatty liver and metabolic imbalance.

Research shows DHM may support the body during this process.

1. Supports Alcohol Metabolism

One of the most well-known benefits of vine tea is its traditional use after alcohol consumption.

Modern research confirms this traditional practice.

A landmark study published in the Journal of Neuroscience found that Dihydromyricetin may:

✔ Accelerate alcohol metabolism
✔ Reduce alcohol intoxication effects
✔ Support recovery after alcohol exposure

Researchers concluded DHM may help the body process alcohol more efficiently.

This explains why vine tea has been used historically as a hangover support tea.

2. Protects Liver Cells from Alcohol-Induced Damage

Alcohol increases oxidative stress in liver tissue.

Multiple studies show DHM helps:

• Reduce oxidative damage
• Protect liver cells
• Improve antioxidant enzyme activity
• Reduce inflammation in liver tissue

A study in Journal of Natural Products found DHM protected liver cells from alcohol-induced injury in experimental models.

3. Supports Fatty Liver Prevention

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is now one of the fastest-growing metabolic disorders.

Research suggests DHM may help:

✔ Reduce fat accumulation in the liver
✔ Improve lipid metabolism
✔ Reduce metabolic inflammation

These findings highlight vine tea’s role as a daily liver wellness beverage.

4. Enhances Detox Enzyme Activity

The liver detoxifies toxins using specialized enzymes.

Studies show DHM may support:

• Antioxidant enzyme production
• Glutathione activity
• Cellular detox pathways

Supporting these enzymes helps the body manage environmental toxins more effectively.

5. Reduces Liver Inflammation

Chronic inflammation is a major contributor to liver stress.

Research demonstrates DHM exhibits anti-inflammatory activity in liver tissue.

Reducing inflammation supports long-term liver wellness and metabolic balance.

Why Drink Vine Tea for Liver Support?

Regular consumption may help:

🌿 Support liver detox pathways
🌿 Provide antioxidant protection
🌿 Support recovery after alcohol
🌿 Promote metabolic balance
🌿 Encourage daily wellness rituals

Gentle daily habits support long-term liver health.

Suggested Liver Wellness Tea Ritual

Morning → Antioxidant liver support
Afternoon → Metabolic balance
Evening → Recovery and relaxation

Consistency is key for herbal wellness.

Final Thoughts

Few herbal teas have such strong research supporting liver health.

Shan Tuyết Mountain Vine Tea offers a rare combination of traditional wisdom and modern scientific validation.

Supporting your liver daily supports your whole body.

Scientific References

Shen et al. — Dihydromyricetin reduces alcohol intoxication
Journal of Neuroscience
https://www.jneurosci.org/content/32/1/390
DHM liver protection study
Journal of Natural Products
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/np2005249
DHM pharmacology review
International Journal of Molecular Sciences
https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/18/9/1894
Vine tea phytochemical review
Journal of Food Science & Nutrition
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/fsn3.1530