Stimulate the flow of bile. Protects the liver against the effects of toxins and reduces liver damage. Stimulates protein synthesis which accelerates the regeneration of destroyed liver tissue.
An annual or biennial herb effective for cirrhosis, gallbladder inflammation and hepatitis, also as an appetite stimulant, digestive tonic and topically for psoriasis.
Works with the liver to protect from undesirable chemicals; Milk Thistle is extremely popular in Europe, being used as a tonic for the liver. Numerous studies show this herb enhances liver function and stimulates production of new cells. It is also said help protect the liver from damaging chemicals, thus preventing damage from free radicals. This herb contains a flavonoid called Silymarin which has a powerful effect on liver cells an be of many other health benefits. It has been used to support the healing of the liver and improving skin problems related to poor liver function.
a herbal supplement, good for the liver. Made from the seeds of milk thistle plant.
Category: Herb Milk thistle, has been used as an herb for more than two thousand years - as a liver tonic. In the 70s, German scientists conducted research on milk thistle and discovered many encouraging health benefits on this plant, particularly related to the liver. Milk thistle contains a substance from a flavanoid group, called silymarin. Milk thistle (or rather the active substances in milk thistle) is able to protect the liver in more ways than one: Milk thistle helps to reduce liver damage, and protects the liver walls from toxins. Milk thistle has strong antioxidant properties. In a recent study, researchers found that when lab animals' skin was treated with milk thistle extract, it was highly resistant to tumour development. Milk thistle helps to stimulate the regeneration of liver tissue. Milk thistle is best taken as an extract. The reason being, there is insufficient silymarin to be beneficial, by just taking milk thistle as a tea.
Milk Thistle is a tall herb with prickly leaves and a milky sap that is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe. Milk thistle is among the most ancient of all known herbal medicines, having been used as a folk remedy for centuries for liver complaints. Recent research has demonstrated that extracts of milk thistle do indeed protect against some very nasty liver toxins. See: Milk Thistle Complex
An herb, (Silybum marianum). Milk thistle was named Silybum for its large purple thistle-like flower heads by the Greek medical doctor, Dioscorides in 100 AD. Since ancient times, both the plant structures and seeds have been used to positively influence liver function and as a general tonic. Numerous modern clinical studies have proven that this plant with its active silymarin constituent has tremendous therapeutic application.
any of several Old World coarse prickly-leaved shrubs and subshrubs having milky juice and yellow flowers; widely naturalized; often noxious weeds in cultivated soil
tall Old World biennial thistle with large clasping white-blotched leaves and purple flower heads; naturalized in California and South America
A plant that is used to treat liver disorders. The plant, Silybum marianum, grows wild and in gardens and may reach five feet in height.
A herbal formula. Popular with bodybuilders because certain steroids are known to negatively impact the liver. Silymarin (the active ingredient of milk thistle) has been found to play a role in human regeneration of liver cells after damaged from alcohol, or liver disease, as a means for promoting would healing, and as a strong antoixidant. It also has been known to decrease elevated liver enzymes induced by certain type of drugs.
Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum), is a member of the family Asteraceae and is a tall herb with prickly leaves and a milky sap that is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe. Milk thistle is among the most ancient of all known herbal medicines, having been used as a remedy for centuries.
Supports and protects healthy liver function
Milk Thistle is most famous for its ability to improve liver function and to speed up regeneration of liver cells. It has also been used to help regulate female hormonal imbalances. Milk Thistle has ten times the anti-oxidant action of Vitamin E.
A plant that has been used in some cultures to treat certain medical problems, including stomach, liver, and gallbladder disorders. The active extract of milk thistle seeds is called silymarin. It is being studied in the prevention of liver damage caused by some cancer treatments. Also called
Milk thistle protects the liver against virtually all types of damage: from accidental exposure to chemical pollutants, toxic side effects of medications, liver diseases like hepatitis and even the overindulgence of rich food and alcohol.
An herbal medicine believed to improve liver function.
this organic herbal extract detoxifies the liver, protects it from harmful substances and promotes its regeneration.
A powerful antioxidant that contains potent liver protecting substances. The active compound silymarin also stimulates the production of new liver cells.
Milk Thistle contains silymarin, a potent antioxidant that stimulates the production of antioxidant enzymes, such as glutathione. Silymarin may stimulate the production of new liver cells.
Milk Thistle can be used to increase the secretion and flow of bile from the liver and gall bladder. It is used in a whole range of liver and gall bladder conditions including hepatitis and cirrhosis.Milk Thistle's actions include: Hepatic, galactogogue, demulcent, and cholagogue.
Clinical studies have shown its active compound -- silymarin, a flavonoid with strong antioxidant properties‹helps protect skin cells from free radical damage caused by sun exposure and pollution. Very soothing to the skin and scalp.
Silybum marianum Traditionally used as a liver and gallbladder tonic and in treating conditions such as Cirrhosis and Hepatitis. Reported to help reverse toxic liver damage and aid in protection against hepatotoxic agents.
A plant that is native to Europe, also known as Blessed Thistle, Marian Thistle and Our Lady's Thistle. The principal active compounds in milk thistle are silybin, silydianin and silychristin; these are collectively known as silymarin. These compounds are believed to be responsible for milk thistle's ability to support healthy liver function.
