Summary | Milk Thistle

Summary

The medicinal plant milk thistle, originating from the Mediterranean region, has been cultivated for medicinal purposes since the Middle Ages. The dried herb and the fruits of the milk thistle are harvested and used for medicinal purposes. The liver-protective properties of milk thistle fruits have been scientifically proven several times in clinical studies. The main active ingredient of milk thistle fruit is silymarin, which is contained in the fruit’s husk.

Production

The ripe fruits of the medicinal plant milk thistle and their preparations are used for medicinal purposes. The most effective are highly concentrated dry extracts. The most decisive and effective ingredients of the milk thistle fruits are the typical flavonolignans (silymaria) flavonoids and fatty oil.

Milk thistle herb contains flavonoids, triterpenes, polyins and phythosterols. The seeds of the medicinal plant Milk Thistle and its extracts are used to make teas for digestive and biliary disorders. As the active ingredient silymarin is not water soluble, tea is ineffective in liver diseases.

TherapyApplication areasEffect

Milk thistle is used for medical purposes as an effective, natural remedy. It protects the liver and helps to relieve liver disorders and liver weakness. The medicinal plant has the ability to strengthen, protect and detoxify the liver.

Milk thistle is said to be even regenerative (liver cells are formed) and antitoxic (detoxifying). The medicinal plant milk thistle is even used in intensive care medicine in cases of poisoning with the tuber leaf fungus. The active ingredient silymarin from the milk thistle fruits thus has a detoxifying effect.Poisonings with tuber leaf mushrooms may never be treated however!

Always ask your doctor! The most important areas of application of milk thistle are: In folk medicine, the medicinal plant was often used for side stings, spleen problems, malaria, migraine, travel sickness and chronic liver diseases. The root of the Milk Thistle has also been prescribed for drainage and milk production. Today, the milk thistle is confirmed by many scientifically proven applications.

  • Digestive disorders
  • Cirrhosis of the liver
  • Alcohol and medication – Poisoning
  • Chronic inflammatory liver diseases
  • Liver weakness due to chronic diseases such as rheumatism or after a severe flu.