Milk Thistle

There is good scientific evidence that the silymarin contained in milk thistle can protect the liver from various chemicals and toxins and aid in healing liver diseases. It is the main remedy used in Western herbal medicine to protect the liver and its many metabolic activities and help renew its cells. The herb is used in the treatment of hepatitis and jaundice, as well as in conditions where the liver is under stress – whether from infection or excess alcohol or from chemotherapy. Milk thistle can prevent liver cell death from toxins like carbon tetrachloride and even the toxic effects of amanita (death cap) mushrooms. The flavonoids in milk thistle can increase the production of glutathione, a strong antioxidant