Silybum marianum is a short annual plant grown in dry rocky soils in Europe and the USA. The
whole plant may be harvested for medicinal purpose. Traditionally, milk thistle is employed for
two purposes:
(1) Promoting the health of the liver in healthy and weakened states.
(2) Promoting the production of milk in nursing mothers.
The primary active ingredient in milk thistle is known as silymarin. Silymarin is one of the most powerful liver protecting substances known. Mechanisms of its action are:
• Acts as a liver anti-oxidant. In the liver cell, silymarin is ten times more potent
than vitamin E.
• Elevates the detoxification substance content of the liver cells. It has been
demonstrated that milk thistle can protect the liver against the ingestion of the
deadly Death Cap mushroom poisons.
• Stabilizes the cell membranes by preventing any disruption of its lipid bi-layers.
Additionally, silymarin stimulates new protein synthesis for new cell generation. This process
provides a restorative effect on the liver. Along the biliary tree, silymarin enhances bile flow. It
reduces the cholesterol content of the bile, thus limiting potential gallstone formation.
Milk thistle has been used extensively in Europe and shown to possess very low toxicity. Truly,
this is an herb with efficacy for promoting and maintaining liver health.
Suggested dose for adults:
Take 1 capsule 2-3 times daily or as directed by your health care practitioner.
Caution: If pregnant or breastfeeding consult your health care practitioner prior to use.
MEDICINAL INGREDIENT PER CAPSULE
Silybum marianum Extract 10:1 (Milk Thistle Seed) (Standardized 80% Silymarin) - 250 mg
NON-MEDICINAL INGREDIENTS:
Hypromellose, Oryza sativa (Rice) Powder
RECOMMENDED DOSE:
Adults: Take 1 capsule, 2-3 times per day with food.
RECOMMENDED DURATION OF USE:
Use for a minimum of 3 weeks to see beneficial effects (For liver protectant and support liver function).
CAUTIONS:
Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant. Hypersensitivity, such as an allergy, has been known to occur; in which case, discontinue use. Do not use if security seal is broken.
STORAGE:
Store away from children. Store protected from light and moisture.
ALLERGENS:
Contains no dairy, yeast, corn, wheat or gluten.
RECOMMENDED USE:
Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as a liver protectant. Used in Herbal Medicine to help support liver function and relieve digestive disturbances/dyspepsia.