Milk thistle is a Mediterranean plant recognizable by its white-marbled leaves. Its active substance, silymarin, is a powerful hepatoprotector studied scientifically. It protects liver cells from toxins, stimulates their regeneration and has remarkable antioxidant properties.
Benefits
Hepatoprotective
Antioxidant
Liver regenerator
Digestive
Detoxifying
How to use
As standardized extract capsules, tincture, seed decoction or powder.
📋 Recommended preparation
Crush 1 teaspoon of seeds and boil in 250ml water for 5 minutes. Infuse 10 minutes. 2-3 cups per day.
Precautions
Not recommended in case of biliary obstruction.
May interact with certain liver-metabolized medications.
Possible Asteraceae allergy.
Related plants
Burdock — Arctium lappa: Major depurative plant, ally for the skin and liver.
Desmodium — Desmodium adscendens: Tropical hepatoprotective plant, ally of the liver and bronchi.
Coriander — Coriandrum sativum: An aromatic herb with digestive and detoxifying properties, used worldwide.
Turmeric — Curcuma longa: Golden spice with powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Ginger — Zingiber officinale: Warming rhizome, anti-nausea and natural anti-inflammatory.
Dandelion — Taraxacum officinale: The ultimate depurative plant, friend of liver and kidneys.