Milk Thistle
Milk Thistle
Top 5 Milk Thistle Uses--Modern Benefits From An Ancient Remedy
Many of the herbal supplements in use today have roots in the medicines of ancient times. One such substance is silymarin, or milk thistle, which was used to treat issues of the liver and gall bladder, mainly, but also snake bites and jaundice. The main milk thistle uses of today still revolve around the liver, but have also branched out as this supplement is one of the most widely studied herbs to date.
Silymarin comes from the dried seeds of the milk thistle plant, Silybum marianum, and is found in capsules, tablets, liquid extract, and tinctures made from the crushed or powdered seeds. Usually when it is used in supplements, it should be standardized to contain at least 70%-80% silymarin.
Liver
The most well-known, and documented milk thistle uses involves the liver, both protecting and detoxifying. It can protect the liver against damage by substances like alcohol, and acetaminophen, and also can promote regeneration of affected tissue. Additionally, silymarin increases the effectiveness of how the liver detoxifies alcohol and other toxins. This is very helpful for two very serious conditions: cirrhosis of the liver and chronic hepatitis.
Skin
Milk thistle can also act as a demulcent, which means it is very soothing to mucous membranes, along with moisturizing them. That has important meaning for those with skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis, or even just dry, cracked skin.
Inflammation
Silymarin has anti-inflammatory properties, which especially can help with kidney and bladder irritations, but also general issues with inflammation by actually inhibiting select inflammation-causing factors.
Cholesterol
Milk thistle has been shown in some studies to help lower cholesterol by increasing the liver's ability to remove LDL (bad) cholesterol.
Gall Bladder
Silymarin helps to stimulate the flow of bile out of the bile duct, while also decreasing inflammation in an already inflamed gall bladder.
There are many other milk thistle uses being explored by science, including as an adjunct for treatment of certain cancers, HIV/AIDS, and also for its antioxidant properties. The best way to enjoy the benefits of silymarin is in a supplement that also contains ingredients to work in synergy with milk thistle.
If you would like to see more about the supplements that I use and recommend which contain milk thistle, visit my website today.
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