Standardized to silymarin.
Milk thistle extract
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What tradition tells us about milk thistle
Maria's milk
According to legend, milk from the Virgin Mary dripped onto its leaves. This is the origin of the white veins and its name.
From the south
The prickly thistle originates from the Mediterranean region and was already described in antiquity by Dioscorides. Today it is also growing wild in our area.
The ritual
Flower heads like artichokes, young leaves like chard: that's how thistles used to end up on the table. The fruits are crushed in a mortar and brewed into a bitter tea.
The profile in the Botanical Archive: benefits, ingredients, home remedies, Ayurveda & TCM and all sources.
What folk medicine used milk thistle for: in the Botanical Archives →Extract from the fruit of milk thistle (Silybum marianum), standardized to silymarin.
At a glance
- Plant: Silybum marianum
- Origin: Mediterranean region
- Standardized to: Silymarin
- Tradition: Valued in European herbal medicine since antiquity
Why your body is aware of this issue: Milk thistle is recognizable by its white-veined leaves, which, according to legend, represent drops of Mary's milk. Its fruits have been among the best known in European herbal tradition for centuries; the tradition's significance for it is described in the portrait.
Folk medicine, tradition, research
What European herbal medicine has used milk thistle for since antiquity, what silymarin is, and what the research says.
What's inside
An extract from milk thistle fruit, standardized to silymarin. Silymarin is not a single substance, but a group of flavonolignans; the best-known member is silibinin. Our partner Nature Heart offers milk thistle in their "Liver Vital" combination product, containing 136 mg of silymarin per daily dose, supplemented with artichoke, dandelion, and other plant extracts. This is precisely the silymarin content you should look for on any label, not the amount of milk thistle powder.
How it is taken
Take with a glass of water as directed on the package. Plant extracts like this one are usually taken as a course of treatment over several weeks, followed by a break. Those who prefer not to combine it with artichoke and dandelion can find information in the Botanical Archive about what to look for in a pure milk thistle preparation.
Good to know
- Those who are allergic to plants in the daisy family, such as mugwort or chamomile, usually cannot tolerate milk thistle either.
- If you have a biliary tract disorder, consult a doctor beforehand.
- During pregnancy and breastfeeding, only after consultation.
As always, dietary supplements are a supplement, not a substitute for good food and not a substitute for medical advice. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have children, pre-existing medical conditions, or are taking long-term medication, it is advisable to consult your doctor beforehand.
Available from our partner
Nature Heart as a combination: Liver Vital with milk thistle (136 mg silymarin per daily dose), artichoke, dandelion and other plant extracts, with laboratory report.
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Why this partner
Nature Heart
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Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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What was milk thistle used for in the past?
We explain this in detail in the Botanical Archive: what folk medicine used milk thistle for, what research says about it today, and with all sources. View portrait →
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