Milk thistle – Silybum marianum
Milk thistle – Silybum marianumFamily: AsteraceaeCommon names: Milk thistle, Lady’s Thistle, Lady’s Milk, Marian thistle, Variegated ThistleParts used: Seeds & leaf Key Actions: -Seed–-Hepatorestorative-Cholagogue-Decreases insulin resistance-Hepatoprotective-Antidepressant -Leaf-Galactagogue Energetics: -Moistening-Reduces excess heat-Reduces congestion & stagnation of tissues-Mildly bitter & mucilaginous Helps/Uses: -Protects liver damage from Environmental damage, drugs & alcohol-Physical liver damage-Depression-Improves liver function-Hormone balancer-Metabolic syndrome-Hepatitis-Increases […]