Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum)
Botanical illustration in preparation
Entry in preparation — this archive entry is still being completed. What is recorded so far is shown below, exactly as it stands.
Properties:
Traditional & folkloric uses, as recorded in the apothecary archive:
- Silymarin protects and regenerates liver cells
- Supports detoxification from alcohol and toxins
- Anti-inflammatory for the liver and gallbladder
3 of 5 properties recorded so far.
The premier liver-protective herb. Milk thistle's silymarin supports liver regeneration and detoxification.
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