BENEFITS & USES OF MILK THISTLE (SILYBUM MARIANUM LINN): A REVIEW ARTICLE
Dr. Rohit Maan* and Dr. Jagdish Mohan Onkar
ABSTRACT
Milk thistle or Silybum Marianum, is a commonly used herbal medicine in the management of several disorders. Milk thistle is a weed, which grows commonly in California and other parts of the world having a warm climate. The extract of this herb is used to reap its cell regenerating benefits. It possesses potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. it helps to detoxify the body, especially the blood and liver. Milk thistle is considered a hepatoprotective herb. It helps in the management of liver disorders by protecting it against the effect of toxins. It stimulates the enzyme formation, increases the bile production, decreases inflammation and soothes the mucous membranes. It acts as a cholagogoue agent and increases the flow of bile from the gallbladder.
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