Here are some sources for the benefits of milk thistle and its sources:
1. Liver health:
- Saller, R., Meier, R., & Brignoli, R. (2001). The use of silymarin in the treatment of liver diseases. Drugs, 61(14), 2035-2063. doi: 10.2165/00003495-200161140-00003
2. Anti-inflammatory:
- Surai, P. (2015). Silymarin as a natural antioxidant: An overview of the current evidence and perspectives. Antioxidants, 4(1), 204-247. doi: 10.3390/antiox4010204
3. Digestive health:
- Huseini, H. F., Larijani, B., & Heshmat, R. (2006). The efficacy of Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn. (silymarin) in the treatment of type II diabetes: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical trial. Phytotherapy Research, 20(12), 1036-1039. doi: 10.1002/ptr.1988
4. Cholesterol:
- Abenavoli, L., Capasso, R., & Milic, N. (2010). Milk thistle in liver diseases: Past, present, future. Phytotherapy Research, 24(10), 1423-1432. doi: 10.1002/ptr.3207
5. Skin health:
- Katiyar, S. K., & Meeran, S. M. (2012). Silymarin and skin cancer prevention: Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and immunomodulatory effects. International Journal of Oncology, 40(3), 657-661. doi: 10.3892/ijo.2011.1210
Sources of milk thistle:
- Natural Medicines. (2021). Milk thistle. Retrieved from https://naturalmedicines.therapeuticresearch.com/databases/food,-herbs-supplements/professional.aspx?productid=138
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. (2021). Milk thistle. Retrieved from https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/integrative-medicine/herbs/milk-thistle
- University of Maryland Medical Center. (2019). Milk thistle. Retrieved from https://www.umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/milk-thistle
1 oz serving.
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Milk Thistle Tea
Suggested ratio for tea preparation is one teaspoon of leaves per 8 ounces of water. However, light and voluminous teas will taste best with twice the leaves. Experiment and enjoy.
Do not steep your tea longer than recommended or it will turn bitter. The rule of thumb is 5 minutes for most teas, and only 3 minutes for light oolong and green teas.Storage Guidelines: Please store in a cool area away from direct heat and light.
Milk Thistle.