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Milk Thistle Herbal Remedy

Milk Thistle health benefits Milk Thistle, Silybum marianum or Carduus marianus, sometimes called St Mary's thistle has a long tradition of being very effective in alleviating symptoms of liver disease, other liver complaints such as jaundice, gallstone formation and gallbladder problems. Many people also use its liver restorative powers as a hangover cure after consuming excess alcohol. The herb milk thistle can be used to treat: Hepatitis Liver damage or disease including abnormal function and fatty liver Exposure to pollutants and conventional drugs Gallstone formation Gallbladder problems Side effects and contraindications No contraindications are known. While there are no known side effects for pregnant and breast feeding women, it is generally advised that they should only take herbal remedies under advice from a qualified practitioner. One study using concentrated extract found less than 1% of patients were affected with mild gastrointestinal complaints or a mild laxative effect. While very rare allergic reactions have been noted particularly with those allergic to the same family of plants which includes ragweed, chrysanthemum, marigold, and daisy Active compounds Flavones silybin, silydianin and silychristin collectively known as silymarin, essential oil. Adult tincture dosage: Based on herb to alcohol ratio of 1:3 take 5ml to 8ml three times a day Naturopaths treat the whole person not just the disease or condition. That's why you cannot use this site for diagnosis or treatment. The information we provide should not be treated as a substitute for medical advice or treatment. We recommend that you visit a qualified naturopath or find a GP who is sympathetic to a naturopathic approach. Click here for our full disclaimer.	Research home Herbal remedies Advice on buying herbal remedies

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