Silybum marianum (Milk Thistle) is a plant widely used in folk and traditional medicine due to its high content of silymarin, a powerful antioxidant and hepatoprotector. Silymarin is a complex of flavolignans (silybin, silychristin, silydianin) that protects the liver from toxins, restores the cellular level, and promotes the normalization of bile formation and excretion. Thanks to these properties, milk thistle helps with hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, pancreatitis, gastritis, colitis, as well as in the prevention of liver damage from alcohol, medications, and chemical substances.
As a food supplement, the product is released as capsules (60 pcs. of 210 mg of silymarin) or tablets (80 pcs. of 250 mg). The intake is usually for adults: one capsule or tablet at a time, washed down with water. It is important to adhere to the recommended dose and not use it as a substitute for a full-fledged diet. Store in a dry place at a temperature from 5 °C to 25 °C, protected from direct sunlight.
In addition to internal use, milk thistle has external properties: oil from seeds is used to improve skin condition and fight cellulite. Seeds also yield meal and flour, which can be added to food due to their neutral taste. Overall, the product represents a natural way to support liver health and the general detoxification process.
