Milk Thistle Seed Powder (Organic)
Milk Thistle is an herbal remedy derived from the Milk Thistle plant, also known as Silybum marianum. The active ingredients in milk thistle are a group of plant compounds collectively known as Silymarin. Silymarin is believed to have antioxidant properties.
Native to Europe and introduced into North America by early colonists, Milk thistle is found throughout the eastern United States, California, South America, Africa, Australia, and Asia. Historically, milk thistle has been used in traditional practice to support liver and gallbladder health.
Milk thistle may cause an allergic reaction in people who are allergic to the Asteraceae/Compositae family of plants.
| Pack Size: 20 kg |
| Country of Origin: China |
BENEFITS
- Contains silymarin, which is a flavonoid with potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that help protect liver cells from damage
- Silymarin also stimulates the regeneration of liver tissue and can be beneficial for those with liver disease or liver damage
- May help reduce cholesterol levels, as studies have shown that it can lower LDL ("bad") cholesterol while increasing HDL ("good") cholesterol
- Milk Thistle Seed Powder also has anti-inflammatory properties
- Natural source of zinc, which is important for immune function, wound healing, and healthy skin
- Liver health supplements
- Digestive health products
- Detoxifying supplements
- Antioxidant supplements
- Anti-inflammatory supplements
MILK THISTLE: A CONCISE OVERVIEW
Milk thistle (MT; Silybum marianum), a member of the Asteraceae family, is a therapeutic herb with a 2,000-year history of use. MT fruits contain a mixture of flavonolignans collectively known as silymarin, being silybin (also named silibinin) the main component. This article reviews... Read More
NCCIH: MILK THISTLE
The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, part of the US National Institutes of Health, summarises what is known about milk thistle. It covers the plant, how it is used, and what the research does and does not show... Read More
BRITANNICA: MILK THISTLE
Britannica's entry on milk thistle, Silybum marianum. It covers how the plant is described, where it grows, and its place in the daisy family... Read More
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