Milk thistle medicinal herb has the ability to naturally fight against age related diseases.

Also known as silymarin, this medicinal herb can combat cancer

Another of milk thistle's most remarkable healing benefits is its ability to stimulate liver function, and rebuild liver cells that have been damaged by alcohol, illness, rich food or hepatitis. The seeds contain a substance known as silymarin, which promotes the regeneration of liver cells through a process known as protein synthesis. The herb also protects the liver against toxic substances, and prevents future damage.





Its liver-protecting properties also make it an effective treatment for a variety of other disorders. Most famously, perhaps, is the herbs ability to provide relief from death cap mushroom poisoning. In fact it is the only substance known to man that can prevent liver damage or death after ingesting these toxic mushrooms, which are the most virulent liver toxins on earth. Other common disorder often treated with this herb include gallstones, kidney problems, and insulin resistance, which occurs when the liver no longer responds to insulin.

There has been some research indicating that it may provide benefit to sufferers of cancer, by stopping cancer cells from reproducing and halting the blood supply to tumors. This has been proven in test tubes, but animal and human studies are required before the herb can be recommended as an anti-cancer remedy. Because of its complete lack of side effects (aside from occasional mild diarrhea), cancer sufferers can safely take the herb under their doctor's supervision, however.



Though amazingly powerful, it is completely non-toxic. It stimulates the liver and gallbladder, which may cause mild diarrhea, but this typically clears up in just a few days. It can be used as a short- or long-term therapeutic agent, or as a preventative tonic herb. You can purchase milk thistle tinctures and extracts at local natural health stores, or make them yourself at home. You can also grow the plant, harvest and grind the seeds, and encapsulate the resulting powder, or add it to tea.

For more milk thistle benefits and natural health remedies, visit The Modern Herbal. Caryn Windfield is the owner of The Modern Herbal, a resource for information on alternative medicine topics. Learn to heal your mind, body and spirit with herbs, essential oils and home remedies.

by Caryn Windfield

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