What is Milk thistle: Milk thistle, scientifically known as Silybum marianum, is a flowering herb that belongs to the daisy family. Native to the Mediterranean region, the plant has been used for centuries for its potential health benefits. It is an herb that is considered hepatic, galactagogue, demulcent and cholagogue.
Milk Thistle Benefits
1.Liver Health Support: One of the greatest health benefits of milk thistle is its effect on liver health. The active ingredient in milk thistle, silymarin, is known to have antioxidant properties that help protect the liver cells. This is important when we are detoxifying so that the liver does not get damaged while it is going through a detoxification process. This also helps boost immune health. It helps increase the production of bile which is important because bile carries the waste material out of the system.
2. Fights Infection: Fights viral infections by lowering inflammation and from its high antioxidant capacity. Great for use in hepatitis and cirrhosis of the liver, fatty liver, etc.
3. Protection: Protects against liver, breast and colon, and prostate cancer. Silymarin kills liver cancer cells and stops the proliferation of cancer cells.
4. Aids with Blood Sugar: Lowers Blood Sugar Levels in Type 2 Diabetes. It contains a compound called isosilybin that helps Lower blood sugar levels. It activates a receptor called peroxisome proliferator activated receptor-Gamma (PPAR-gamma). This stimulates fat cells to take sugar out of the bloodstream and store it as fat.
5. Healing: Helps Heal Sun-Damaged Skin. Silymarin helps heal the skin from the inside out.
6. Stop Sneezing: Stops Seasonal Allergies. Silymarin keeps your immune system from producing new T-cells that would trigger allergic reactions.
7. Lowers Cholesterol: The liver helps flush excess cholesterol out of the body. Cholesterol is made by your liver. The liver releases some of its LDL (bad cholesterol) cholesterol into the bile to be pooped out.
8.Helps Prevent Gallstones: By producing more bile so you do not build up sludge that gets stuck in the gallbladder.
The Best Way to Take Milk
The best way to take Milk Thistle is in a concentrated vegan capsule or extract. My favorite is a Phyto Cap by Gaia Herbs, Milk Thistle 1000 take 5 capsules daily. Two with breakfast, one with lunch and two with dinner. Therapeutic dosing is 600-1200 mg daily.
Caution:
There are no known contraindications but please, always consult with a Naturopathic doctor before introducing anything new, especially if you are taking any prescription medications. If you are pregnant or nursing please also check with your doctor.
Synergistically: Milk thistle can be taken in combination with Burdock Root and Dandelion. Energetically milk thistle offers a sense of protection as you get stronger. It protects and restores the liver cells and accelerates and enhances your healing. It is like wrapping a nice comforting blanket around you.
In Conclusion
Milk thistle is an ordinary plant that offers extraordinary benefits. It decreases inflammation, modifies the activity of liver enzymes, and increases bile production. As a result, it helps the body deal with liver disease, heart disease, diabetes, and skin conditions, and reverse the toxic effects of air pollution, industrial chemicals, antibiotics, prescription medications. All these milk thistle benefits are found in the seeds of this common weed.
You can go to my website: Lovingenergytransformations.com to sign up for further blogs and private sessions.
Disclaimer: This website does not offer provide medical advice. The information is for informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, or diagnosis of treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regime, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.