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The use of milk thistle in cultural and traditional settings may differ from concepts accepted by current Western medicine. When considering the use of herbal supplements, consultation with a primary health care professional is advisable. ...
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Preparations of Milk Thistle ... Benefit of Milk Thistle for Liver Disease ... This evidence report details a systematic review summarizing clinical studies of milk thistle in humans. The scientific name for milk thistle is Silybum marianum.
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www.ahrq.gov/clinic/epcsums/milktsum.htm
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Milk thistle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Milk thistles are thistles of the genus Silybum Adans., flowering plants of the daisy family (Asteraceae). They are native to the Mediterranean regions of Europe, North Africa and the Middle Ea...
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Article describing Milk Thistle, it's uses, actions, and indications. ... Milk Thistle is a gentle and mild laxative due to its ability to increase bile secretion and flow in the intestinal tract. This herb can have actions ranging from lubrication and softening of the stools to a mild laxative effect,
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www.skyeherbals.com/materia_medica/milk_thistle.php
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Milk thistle has been used for centuries for the treatment of liver disease. Milk thistle appears to be safe and have multiple health benefits on various liver conditions; the available evidence on the mechanisms of action appears promising ... 2004 Aug;38(7):605-10. [2] Wallace SN Extraction of nutraceuticals from milk thistle:
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www.zhion.com/milk_thistle/Milk_Thistle_Research.html
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Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) has been used for 2,000 years as an herbal remedy for a variety of ailments, particularly liver problems. ... Although a number of animal studies demonstrate that milk thistle can be helpful in protecting the liver, results in human studies are mixed.
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www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/milk-thistle-000266.htm
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Milk thistle has been used medicinally for over 2,000 years, most commonly for the treatment of liver and gallbladder disorders. A flavonoid complex called silymarin can be extracted from the seeds of milk thistle and is believed to be the biologically active component.
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www.mayoclinic.com/health/silymarin/NS_patient-milkthis...
www.mayoclinic.com/health/silymarin/NS_patient-milkthistle
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Milk thistle, (also known as Silymarin), is commonly used to protect the liver from damage, as well as help the liver regenerate after damage has occurred. Milk thistle can be useful for those who use phenobarbitol, which can be toxic to the liver.
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www.canine-epilepsy.com/MilkThistle.html
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