What is milk thistle good for? Here are the advantages and downsides of taking milk thistle supplements – plus whether it is ...

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 ...

On the contrary, milk thistle is an herbal remedy that's been used for centuries to support the liver, the digestive system and the skin. If you're partial to a big night out with plenty of food and ...

Milk thistle may be useful in treating liver disease, cancer, and diabetes. But the evidence is limited, and some research methodologies are flawed, so it’s difficult to confirm these effects. Milk ...

Milk thistle is a plant that comes from the same group of flowers as the daisy. It is not a treatment for cancer. The medicinal compound in milk thistle is silymarin, an extract of milk thistle seeds.

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Milk thistle is derived from the seeds of a plant with purple ...