Milk thistle seeds is an herbal remedy derived from the milk thistle plant, also known as Silybum marianum. Milk thistle is a natural herb with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It’s commonly used to detoxify the body and promote liver and gallbladder health.
As a liver support and liver aid, milk thistle acts as a powerful liver cleanser by rebuilding liver cells, reducing liver damage and removing toxins from the body that are processed through the liver.Milk thistle has been historically used for
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alcoholic liver disease
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acute and chronic viral hepatitis
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toxin-induced liver diseases
May help lower high cholesterol, help control symptoms of type 2 diabetes by promoting better blood sugar control, milk thistle is also able to help prevent gallstones and kidney stones. Thanks to the antioxidant content of milk thistle, the herb may actually help slow the aging process. This applies to both the surface of your skin and your organs, as antioxidants can protect your body from chronic disease.
Silymarin may help reduce the risk for cancer development (including breast cancer) by boosting the immune system, fighting DNA damage and reversing cancerous tumor growth. In addition to blocking breast cancer, test-tube and animal studies show that silmarin may also help protect against several other types of cancer as well, including lung cancer and prostate cancer.
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You can then crush the seeds and steep them, along with the leaves, to make tea, eat them raw or dry them into powder form. Keep the seeds and leaves in the freezer to make them last longer and retain their powerful nutrients.
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Dosage recommendations can range, but most advise taking anywhere between 20–300 milligrams daily.