You may know milk thistle by any number of other names, depending on where you are in the world, including Marian thistle, Mediterranean milk thistle, Scotch thistle, and many others. Scientifically, it is known as Silybmom marianum, and it is an annual flowering plant with reddish-purple flowers.



Health benefits of Milk Thistle Fruit



Some of the most important health benefits of milk thistle include its ability to detoxify the liver, speed organ repair, treat certain symptoms of cancer, treat fungal infections, cure hangovers, protect against side effects of pharmaceuticals, slow the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, reduce the risk of heart disease, and manage the symptoms of diabetes.



- Milk thistle’s range of organic components is very effective at stimulating the function of the liver and cleaning out the lymphatic system to keep your body running right.



- Milk thistle extract can help to speed up the healing process in the liver, undoing much of the damage from excessive drinking or other damaging behaviors on the liver.



- Milk thistle extract can have an inhibitory effect on the growth of cancer cells and tumors on the skin and can also help prevent cancerous growth in the prostate, breast, and cervix.



- There are certain fungal infections that milk thistle has been shown to neutralize, and that probably relates to milk thistle’s traditional use as a remedy for mushroom poisoning.



- Although the exact pathway is uncertain, it appears that the mixture of antioxidants, fatty acids, and sylimarin in milk thistle extract can actually work to regulate insulin levels and maintain even blood sugar levels for people who suffer from or are at risk of developing diabetes.



- This is a relatively new area of research for milk thistle, but some researchers believe that using milk thistle extract can stimulate cognitive ability and open up new neural pathways, effectively slowing the onset of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.



Preparation:



Put 1g of dry herb into 1 cup of boiling water. Let stand for 5-10 minutes. Drink maximal 1 cups per day, between the meals.