Milk Thistle: Medicinal Uses

Products Preparations from the fruits of milk thistle are commercially available in the form of tablets, capsules, and tincture, among others. The medicinal drug is available in pharmacies and drugstores. Not all medicines are approved for the same indications. Stem plant Milk thistle, a member of the daisy family (Asteraceae), is native to southern Europe. … Milk Thistle: Medicinal Uses

Milk Thistle

Synonyms in a broader sense Plant synonyms: the milk thistle belongs to the family of Astericeae. It is also still known by its name: Latin name: Silybum marianum Stingweed Venus Thistle White Thistle Female Thistle Stomach Thistle Fright Thistle Milk thistle Stitch seeds Seedling Milk Thistle Fever thistle and Field Thistle The Mariendiestel in homeopathy … Milk Thistle

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 … Summary | Milk Thistle

Dosage form | Milk Thistle

Dosage form Milk thistle is mainly used in finished preparations. They are available in pharmacies as highly concentrated dry extract. The capsules, dragees or tablets have a certain silymarin content. The recommended daily dose is 200 to 400 mg silymarin. In case of severe liver problems a higher dose should be chosen. The starting dose … Dosage form | Milk Thistle