Milk Thistle Glycerite

Milk Thistle Seeds (O), Milk Thistle Leaf (O), Vegetable Glycerin (Organic, Vegan, Wheat Free, Gluten Free, Non GMO), Distilled Water.
SUGGESTED USE: *SHAKE BEFORE USING* Take 14-28 drops sublingually or add to 2-4 oz. of water or juice, 1-3 x per day.

*AS ALWAYS, BE SURE TO START SLOWLY WHEN ADDING ANY HERBAL SUPPLEMENT TO YOUR HEALTHCARE ROUTINE. FOLLOW DIRECTIONS ON PRODUCT LABELS AND CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER BEFORE USING*

WC = Wild Crafted O = Organic

Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) has been used for 2,000 years as an herbal remedy for a variety of ailments, particularly liver, kidney, and gall bladder problems. Several scientific studies suggest that substances in milk thistle (especially a flavonoid called silymarin) protect the liver from toxins, including certain drugs, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol), which can cause liver damage in high doses. Silymarin has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. And it may help the liver repair itself by growing new cells.

Liver disease from alcohol

Milk thistle is often suggested as a treatment for alcoholic hepatitis and alcoholic cirrhosis. But scientific studies show mixed results. Most studies show milk thistle improves liver function and increases survival in people with cirrhosis or chronic hepatitis. 

Viral hepatitis

Milk thistle is widely used in the treatment of viral hepatitis (particularly hepatitis C). In one study of 16 patients who didn’t respond to interferon and ribavirin therapy, milk thistle significantly reduced the viral load of hepatitis C. In 7 of the subjects the virus decreased to undetectable levels after 14 days of therapy.

Mushroom poisoning

Based on traditional use, milk thistle has been used as an emergency antidote for poisoning by death cap mushroom (Amanita phalloides). Animal studies have found that milk thistle extract completely counteracts the toxic effects of the mushroom when given within 10 minutes of ingestion. If given within 24 hours, it significantly reduces the risk of liver damage and death.

Cancer

Early laboratory studies suggest that silymarin and other active substances in milk thistle may have anti-cancer effects. These substances appear to:

Stop cancer cells from dividing and reproducing

Shorten the lifespan of cancer cells

Reduce blood supply to tumors

Some studies suggest silymarin may favorably supplement sunscreen protection and may help reduce the risk of skin cancer. Other studies suggest milk thistle acts synergistically with chemotherapy. 

Sources:

http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/milk-thistle

*KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN*
*Store away from heat and light.
**THESE STATEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE FDA. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE.
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