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health advisory Hospital Alternative Medicine 2007-11-16 3:12:03

Answer:

Milk thistle is believed to have protective effects on the liver and improve its function. It is typically used to treat liver cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis (liver inflammation), and gallbladder disorders. Treatment claims also include:

* Lowering cholesterol levels

* Reducing insulin resistance in people with type 2 diabetes who also have cirrhosis

* Reducing the growth of cancer cells in breast, cervical, and prostate cancers

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Per Wikipedia:

Milk thistles are believed to have protective effects on the liver and to improve its function. They are typically used to treat liver cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis (liver inflammation), and gallbladder disorders. Treatment claims also include:

* Lowering cholesterol levels

* Reducing insulin resistance in people with type 2 diabetes who also have cirrhosis

* Reducing the growth of cancer cells in breast, cervical, and prostate cancers[1]

* Milk Thistle is also used in many products claiming to reduce the effects of a hangover.

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In herbalism, it is used in cases of liver diseases (cirrhosis, jaundice and hepatitis) and gallbladder disease, and is claimed to protect the liver against poisons. An AHRQ study of such claims in 2000 concluded that "clinical efficacy of milk thistle is not clearly established".

Trade or commercial names underwhich herb is sold include Silymarin, etc.......

See more at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/blessed_mil...

Extract.ISBN 1-56363-512-7

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Also useful in the treatment of viral hepatitis C. Silymarin, the active constituent of milk thistle, is available in a pharmaceutical product called Legalon.

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Milk Thistle is an excellent liver tonic and protectant. It is good for almost all kinds of liver ailments.

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