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Milk Thistle For Liver Disease And Antioxidants

June 17, 2007 |

Milk Thistle Picture Milk thistle got the name much because it was first used to help stimulate the flow of milk for mothers who were nursing. The scientific name of milk thistle is Silybum marianus and it has been used for many different ailments since the time of the Middle Ages.

The milk thistle’s leaves are known for the white streaks that run across them and this is said to symbolize milk flow. Herbalists have used milk thistle for many years and it is known as a versatile vegetable that is used as a tonifying and restorative plant.

Milk thistle seeds are commonly used in herbal medicine as well. The seeds include a large amount of silymarin. This has been used in helping to combat the symptoms of liver disease and many herbalists believe that it is helpful in treating cirrhosis of the liver as well.

High cholesterol levels can be lowered as well as gall bladder inflammation decreased with the used of the milk thistle seeds.

Several research studies have also found that milk thistle has some wonderful health benefits, including the fact that they contain many more antioxidants than even Vitamin E. These seeds can be used to help prevent damage to the tissues of the body due to free radicals.

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