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Milk Thistle

Milk Thistle

Latin Name: Silybum marianum
Description of Appearance: Spiky purple flower with white marbled leaves
Common Names:
  • Milk Thistle

Health Information

Health uses for this plant

Liver support and detoxification

Active Ingredients: Silymarin is the key active compound that can help protect the liver from damage and promote regeneration of liver cells.
Part Of Plant Used: Seeds or fruit of the plant
Preperation Method: Usually consumed as a supplement in the form of capsules or liquid extract.

Lowering cholesterol

Active Ingredients: Silymarin may help lower cholesterol levels, particularly LDL cholesterol.
Part Of Plant Used: Seeds or fruit of the plant
Preperation Method: Commonly taken as a supplement.

Reducing inflammation

Active Ingredients: Silymarin has anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce inflammation in the body.
Part Of Plant Used: Seeds or fruit of the plant
Preperation Method: Can be consumed as a tea or in supplement form.