Aka Carduus marianus in Latin. Milk thistle is also an antioxidant. The plant is used for all kinds of liver problems. Also good for inflammation.
Precautions
Never use herbal medicine if suspect that your symptoms should be clarified by a doctor. If you don't experience any improvement in one month, you should consult a phytotherapist or naturopath.
Contraindications
Must not be used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Side effects
No known at recommended dosage.
Dosage
Dried herb: 6 - 12 g. daily.
1:2 extract: 3 ml. or one tbsp. daily - take it with some water 1/2 hour before meals. If necessary, the dosage can be increased to 5 ml. a day.
Also used as tablets, capsules, tincture, or decoction.
Further fortification
Against liver problems: Silybum Complex.
More information
www.phytotherapies.org
