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Milk Thistle
Seed (Silybum marianum)
Actions: Regenerates
the liver on a cellular level, hepatic, cholagogue, galactagogue,
tonic.
Common Use: The extensive
modern clinical and laboratory research on milk thistle
seed would fill (and has filled) a whole book. The most
important active constituents discovered so far are the
flavonoid-like compounds called flavanolignans, the group
of which is collectively called silymarin. The three most
abundant of these molecules are silbinin, silychristin,
and silydanin. These compounds have two major actions: 1)
they bind to the liver cell (hepatocyte) membranes and protect
them from being injured by foreign chemicals, endogenous
and environmental toxins and free radical damage; and 2)
they enter the liver cells and enhance their ability to
produce enzymes vital to the liver's proper functioning,
thus speeding recovery from injury to the liver and even
stimulating regeneration of liver tissue. The seeds are
also rich in betaine, a proven liver protector, as well
as essential fatty acids that may help lower excessive and
chronic inflammation in the body. This herb is specific
for protection and enhanced liver regeneration after exposure
to heavy metals, radiation, or toxic chemicals. 20 to 40 drops 2-5 times daily or as needed.
 Suggested
retail:
2oz with dropper - $16
4oz with dropper - $29
8oz w/o dropper - $54
Formulas containing
this herb:
Bilberry
/ Schizandra Plus
Cramp Bark / Chamomile
Plus
Dandelion / Milk Thistle
Plus
Milk Thistle / Schizandra
Plus
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