Name:
Silymarin
Type:
Herbal supplement
AKA:
Milk Thistle, Silybum
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Silybum marianum - Milk Thistle
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Milk Thistle has been used for over 2,000 years for its purported liver-protecting properties. Silymarin, the active compound, is believed to protect the liver from toxins.
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Silymarin has antioxidant, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties, and is used to support liver health.
Silymarin does not have psychoactive effects. It is used to improve liver function and protect against liver damage.
Milk Thistle is often associated with liver health and is a common remedy in traditional herbal medicine.