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Home -> Shop By Store -> Milk ThistleMilk ThistleBotanical NamesFamily Compositae Carduus marianus syn. Silybum marianum Common Names Marian Thistle, Mary Thistle, Mediterranean Milk Thistle. Parts Used Flower heads, seeds Herb Decription Native to the Mediterranean, it now grows wild throughout Europe and is widely naturalized in North America and Australia thriving in open areas. To many, it is considered a noxious weed; but, to others, it is cultivated as an ornamental plant. Farm animals, especially hogs, love it. Birds, particularly finches, relish the seeds and line their nests with the soft thistle down. A spiny biennial, milk thistle grows to five feet, producing white-veined, spiny leaves, a milky sap, and purple head flowers. The small leaves are gray-green and arranged at different levels along the stem. The flowerheads are picked when in full bloom in early summer, and the seeds are collected in late summer. Common Use Milk Thistle is highly effective as an antioxidant herb, particularly with its ability to protect the liver from free radical damage. Its component Silymarin is at least ten times more potent as an antioxidant than Vitamin E.4 Because psoriasis is associated with toxins in the blood, Silymarin (with its detoxifying action) can be useful in the treatment of this condition. Silymarin also reduces the body's production of substances (called leukotrienes) known to worsen psoriasis.5 Helps the liver detoxification process. For all liver disorders such as jaundice and hepatitis. Fights pollutants and prevents free radical damage by action as antioxidant. Protects the liver and stimulates the production of new liver cells. Helps common skin conditions related to poor liver function. Historical Use The herb has been used in Europe as a remedy for depression and liver problems for thousands of years. Modern research has confirmed this ancient use, proving the remarkable ability of the herb to protect the liver from damage resulting from alcoholic and other types of poisoning. Adverse Effects Adverse effects associated with oral ingestion of milk thistle include: Gastrointestinal problems (e.g., nausea, diarrhea, dyspepsia, flatulence, abdominal bloating, abdominal fullness or pain, anorexia, and changes in bowel habits). Headache, Skin reactions (pruritus, rash, urticaria, and eczema),Neuropsychological events (e.g., asthenia, malaise, and insomnia),Arthralgia,Rhinoconjunctivitis,andAnaphylaxis. However, causality is rarely addressed in available reports. For randomized trials reporting adverse effects, incidence was approximately equal in milk thistle and control groups. |
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