Description
Milk thistle is a biennial plant associated with a medieval legend. It is reputed to treat gallstones, liver failure, and heavy periods. It is particularly known for its beneficial effects on liver cirrhosis and its hepatoprotective properties.
Liver action: Treats liver cirrhosis and slows its progression. Certain substances in milk thistle have hepatoprotective properties. Also treats liver failure, gallstones, and heavy periods. Helps rebuild damaged cells to restore their metabolic capacity. Soothes digestive cramps, antispasmodic. Antidepressant.
Liver disorders, liver-related diseases, digestive disorders. Milk thistle, above all, helps form a hepatoprotective complex.
Other demonstrated therapeutic indications
Very diverse indications such as actions against diabetes. Also used against depression.
Milk thistle was used since ancient times and then in the Middle Ages to treat liver problems, particularly biliary and liver disorders. Later, in the 19th century, it was used to treat certain menstrual disorders, such as heavy periods, but also varicose veins and congestion of the gallbladder and kidneys. Today, it is used to combat liver failure.
