Benefits of Milk Thistle
Silybum marianum L (milk thistle) is a member of the Carduus marianum family and has been used for many years to treat liver and gallbladder disorders, animal bites, mushroom poisoning, and excessive alcohol use. This plant is found in Kashmir, North America, Canada and Mexico. Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) has been used for over 2,000 years. Much has been written about its impact on health. There are more than 300 scientific studies on milk thistle, one of which is a study by Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital of New York-Presbyterian and Columbia University Medical Center, which found the liver-protecting effects of milk thistle in cancer chemotherapy. This research also covers all aspects of the use of milk thistle in the treatment of cancer and in fighting other diseases such as hepatitis C, diabetes, and HIV. Anticancer Plants and Herbs The researchers stated that preclinical and clinical research shows the potential of milk thistle as an anticancer agent. Milk thistle is an...