MILK THISTLE
| MARIA DISTEL, Silybum marianum |
| Parts used: Seeds |
| Constituents: Flavolignans, Flavonoids, Bitters, Amines, Polyacetylenes |
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| Actions |
Indications |
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Hepatoprotective |
Alcohol abuse, hepatitis, fatty liver, cirrhosis, jaundice, gall stones, to lower cholesterol
and LDL’s, increases growth of Kupffer cells |
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Digestive tonic |
Poor digestion due to liver dysfunction |
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Antioxidant |
Environmental toxins, ovarian/breast/skin cancer, oral
contraceptive pill, protects the skin against UV-rays |
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Anti-inflammatory |
Inhibits prostaglandin, cardiac oedema, varicose
ulcers/veins |
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Galactagogue |
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Prophylactic effect |
Hypotension, amenorrhoea, dysmenorrhoea |
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Herbal extract,
30-60mL per week |
| Energetics: Warming, pungent, dry, bitter |
| Meridians: liver, heart |
| Caution: Contains Salicylate 50 mcg. per mL |
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