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Milk thistle

Botanicals / Herbs

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Carduus marianusSilybum marianum

Found 11 oral actions for Milk thistle

  • Action - Hepatic RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    Milk thistle is a hepatic; improves liver function. Take standardized milk thistle extract daily, containing 400-600 mg of silymarin, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antilithic (gallstones) RatingRatingRating

    Milk thistle is an antilithic for gallstones; helps expel gallstones; may dissolve gallstones; reduces risk of gallstone formation. Take standardized milk thistle extract daily, containing 400-600 mg of silymarin, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antioxidant RatingRatingRating

    Milk thistle is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals. Take standardized milk thistle extract daily, containing 400-600 mg of silymarin, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Aperient RatingRatingRating

    Milk thistle is an aperient; softens stools. Take standardized milk thistle extract daily, containing 400-600 mg of silymarin, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Cholagogue RatingRatingRating

    Milk thistle is a cholagogue; stimulates gallbladder; stimulates bile flow. Take standardized milk thistle extract daily, containing 400-600 mg of silymarin, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Choleretic RatingRatingRating

    Milk thistle is a choleretic; stimulates bile production. Take standardized milk thistle extract daily, containing 400-600 mg of silymarin, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Depurative RatingRatingRating

    Milk thistle is a depurative; it is a blood cleanser. Take standardized milk thistle extract daily, containing 400-600 mg of silymarin, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Digestive RatingRatingRating

    Milk thistle is a digestive; improves digestion; stimulates digestion. Take standardized milk thistle extract daily, containing 400-600 mg of silymarin, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Galactogogue RatingRatingRating

    Milk thistle is a galactogogue; increases milk production. Take standardized milk thistle extract daily, containing 400-600 mg of silymarin, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Tonic RatingRatingRating

    Milk thistle is a tonic; enhances energy and tones the body. Take standardized milk thistle extract daily, containing 400-600 mg of silymarin, in divided doses, for many months.

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