Milk Thistle, Silybum marianum, Silymarin � Classification, Ayurvedic Properties & Dosage

Dr Vikram Chauhan04 Sep, 2024News

Milk thistle, commonly known as silymarin, is a plant named for the white veins on its large prickly leaves. It is native to Mediterranean countries. The fruits and seeds of Milk thistle have been used for liver disorders. It is also called Mary thistle or holy thistle. Milk thistle contains an active component ?Silymarin? which is extracted from the seeds of this plant.