Due to its wide range of health benefits, it is consumed in different ways. Milk thistle is mostly converted into tincture, tea or used for making supplements. As an herb, milk thistle benefits was first limited to healthy digestive system but theory changed after so many scientific studies proving milk thistle good for more than one dozen of medicinal uses.
What Is Milk Thistle
Milk thistle plant is native to the Mediterranean region and have been in use for over 2000 years. Milk thistle properties includes high amount of antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-viral. It contains flavonoid silymarin which is responsible for its health benefits.
Scientifically known as Silybum marianum has other common names such as Mary thistle, Mediterranean milk thistle, variegated thistle, cardus marianus, Scotch thistle, blessed milkthistle, Marian thistle, and Saint Mary’s thistle.
The name is derived from its plant properties where white-milky liquid runs through the plant stem and leaves. When you will crush the leaves, it releases white-milky liquid.
Have you ever wondered what is milk thistle used for? or What is milk thistle good for ? here is the list of health benefits you can get from this ancient herb also known as Silymarin.
1. Milk thistle For Liver
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