Milk thistle (Silybum marianum)
Description:
Milk thistle is an herbal remedy derived from the milk thistle plant, also known as Silybum marianum.
This prickly plant has distinctive purple flowers and white veins. The active ingredients in milk thistle are a group of plant compounds collectively known as silymarin. It has traditionally been used to treat liver and gallbladder disorders, promote breast milk production, prevent and treat cancer and even protect the liver from snake bites, alcohol and other environmental poisons.
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