Why did I call milk thistle seeds magic? Because they are an excellent tool used not only in folk, but also in traditional medicine. For our liver, one of the best helpers is milk thistle seeds . The use of this agent has a good effect in various poisonings, in particular alcoholic ones, as well as in hepatitis, cholecystitis and even cirrhosis.
What is the secret of this wonderful plant? After all, this is a common thistle, often just growing along the roads that we walk or ride. This is probably due to silymarin, which contains milk thistle seeds. Silymarin not only creates an obstacle to the penetration of toxins to the liver cells, it decomposes some of them. Is not an excellent helper for our natural immunity? In addition, silymarin, helps restore those cells of the liver that have undergone destruction.
Milk thistle seeds are part of well-known medications. These are Karsil, Cholelitin and others. They are known for being truly effective healing agents. And, judging by numerous reviews, milk thistle seeds are more preferable than even Essentiale.
Do you know the legend about this plant? It says that the white spots that can be seen on the leaves of the plant are nothing more than the milk of the mother of Jesus Christ herself. In Latin, it (the plant) is called Silybum Marianum. In Bulgaria, milk thistle is called the Gift of the Virgin Mary, and in some regions of Russia - Maryina spines. Is there something in this, right?
Even Theophrastus in his work "Research on plants" for several centuries BC, milk thistle was described as a remedy. The treatment of liver pathologies with its help was also practiced by the ancient Romans. In Europe, the extract of this magical plant has been and is used not only for prevention, but also for the treatment of hepatitis, cirrhosis. Milk thistle is also used in folk and homeopathic medicine in India.
Milk thistle seeds are used in the treatment of burns, hemorrhoids, a number of gynecological diseases. This tool prevents chronic renal failure, gastritis, duodenitis, ulcers - gastrointestinal diseases. As you can see, the author called the seeds of milk thistle magic deservedly.
Based on the derivatives of this plant, dietary supplements are made, for example, “Hepavit”. Users write that milk thistle is simply a unique plant that perfectly cleanses the liver. Many note that after taking it regularly, their well-being has improved markedly. And if your liver is in order, then your mood will always be excellent. You now know about what milk thistle seeds are used for.
Milk thistle is sold at any pharmacy. Treatment, of course, can only be prescribed by a good doctor.
There are practically no contraindications for use, but it is highly advisable to consult a doctor. There may be intolerance to absolutely any means, so this warning should not be ignored.
Personally, I just took milk thistle for prevention and in the easiest way. Every day after meals he drank 2.3 teaspoons (1 tablespoon) of milk thistle, washed down with plain water.
My sister took her almost the same way. “Almost,” because she also made decoctions and tinctures. There is another story with her - hepatitis. Today she feels great. It is difficult to say what role milk thistle seeds played in this healing, since the treatment was initially carried out in a hospital. But we didn’t buy any expensive medicine, but she took milk thistle for a month, and I took it with her. After some time, be sure to repeat the course of admission. I feel much better, which is what I wish for you! Be healthy!