Milk thistle is a popular herbal remedy that has been used for hundreds of years to treat a variety of medical conditions, including diseases of the liver and gallbladder (1). More recently milk ...

Milk thistle has been used for its purported medicinal properties for thousands of years, but its supplement form didn't explode until recently. Milk thistle supplement sales in the U.S. reached $95 ...

Herbalists and some doctors have used milk thistle, also known as Mary thistle and holy thistle, for hundreds of years to treat liver and gallbladder problems. Milk thistle has also been used to ...

What is the best milk thistle supplement? The liver is one of the body’s most critical organs. It protects us from toxins that are around us — heavy metals, chemicals, preservatives and contaminants ...

Milk thistle tea is made from an herb with milky, white-veined leaves. It has many reported benefits, including liver protection and diabetes management. However, few studies back these claims. This ...

Milk thistle may help support skin and liver health because it contains silymarin, an antioxidant. It also contains silibinin, which researchers have found inhibited cancer growth in some animals. But ...

Milk thistle, a natural herb with a storied history in herbal medicine, has long been revered for its potent liver-protecting qualities. Known scientifically as Silybum marianum, this plant is not ...

Emily Hulse is a registered dietitian specializing in women's health and functional medicine with a passion for writing informative wellness content. She holds a master of science degree from Marywood ...