Milk thistle is the time-honored treatment for all liver disorders, including cirrhosis, jaundice, and hepatitis. This herb contains silymarin, a potent flavonoid that fights free radical damage and exerts a protective effect on the liver (and kidneys). Milk thistle even stimulates the production of new liver cells.
DESCRIPTION AND PARTS USED
The milk thistle can be an annual or biennial, depending on climate. It grows naturally in dry, rocky soils in southern and western Europe and some parts of the United States. The branched stem attains a height of one to three feet and bears dark green, shiny leaves with spiny or scalloped edges that can be streaked with white along the veins. The plant puts forth one purple-red flower per stem; the plant is surrounded by sharp spines. The seeds, fruit, and leaves are all used for medicinal purposes. (more…)
