Milk thistle is an invaluable herb

WHETHER you have an interest in herbal medicine or not, milk thistle is probably a familiar name. 

Farmers probably don’t want to hear about it, but herbalists will sing its praises from the rooftops. Milk Thistle is one of the most important and easily available liver remedies in the world.

It is used in a variety of liver and gall bladder conditions such as cirrhosis, hepatitis, gall stones, fatty liver (making it of use in hypercholesterol) and poisoning. The way we live can surround us with pollution, especially so in cities and when harmful substances end up in our body, it is up to the liver to detoxify and eliminate them. The liver is responsible for the breakdown or modification of toxic substances, in other words, it gets the bad stuff out of our bodies.

The liver supports nearly every other organ in the body and a properly functioning liver is not just good for vibrant health, it is vital for survival. Milk thistle’s constituents help it protect liver cells from toxins, as well as allowing it process and eliminate them more effectively from the body and help strengthen and improve liver function. Because it increases bile secretion, it is a really gentle laxative.

Check if your local health store has powdered Milk Thistle seed. If they don’t, ask them to source it. It can be incorporated in porridge, smoothies or yoghurts as part of your daily diet. Diabetics should consult a professional before using it, however.

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