Description
Milk Thistle is prickly and it has purple or white flowers. Its main component is called Silymarin. Silymarin is believed to have anti inflammatory, anti viral properties and antioxidants. It is known for increasing milk production in breastfeeding mothers, protecting the liver and the gall bladder. Milk Thistle protects the liver from toxins eg. amatoxin. It has been used as a supplementary plant for people with liver problems. It helps in reducing inflammations and damage in the liver thus improving liver functions. It may help in reducing decline of brain function as one ages. The antioxidant help in reducing cell damage by free radicals in the brain.It may boost milk production by making more of prolactin hormone. Milk Thistle may help in skin health due to the availability of anti ageing properties. Milk thistle may help in reducing cholesterol levels in the body.
