MILK THISTLE

MARIA DISTEL, Silybum marianum
Parts used: Seeds
Constituents: Flavolignans, Flavonoids, Bitters, Amines, Polyacetylenes
 
Actions Indications

Hepatoprotective

Alcohol abuse, hepatitis, fatty liver, cirrhosis, jaundice, gall stones, to lower cholesterol and LDL’s, increases growth of Kupffer cells

Digestive tonic

Poor digestion due to liver dysfunction

Antioxidant

Environmental toxins, ovarian/breast/skin cancer, oral contraceptive pill, protects the skin against UV-rays

Anti-inflammatory

Inhibits prostaglandin, cardiac oedema, varicose ulcers/veins

Galactagogue

 

Prophylactic effect

Hypotension, amenorrhoea, dysmenorrhoea

 

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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