2024-08-05
Milk Thistle Benefits for the Liver, Gut & More
Milk thistle is a natural herb with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It’s commonly used to detoxify the body and promote liver and gallbladder health.Also known by its scientific name, Silybum marianum, milk thistle grows mostly in California, although it can be grown in many other warm climates as well.As an herb that’s considered a “hepatic, galactagogue, demulcent and cholagogue,” milk thistle is considered one of the most common natural supplements for liver disorders in the U.S. thanks to its many health benefits.Other benefits include promoting healthy digestive function, increasing bile production, decreasing inflammation and soothing the mucous membranes throughout the body