Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum)

Silybum marianum

Milk thistle is a classic herb for gentle liver support. It’s rich in antioxidants—especially silymarin—which helps protect and rejuvenate the liver. As a gift, milk thistle is thoughtful, supportive, and perfect for someone who appreciates herbal remedies that help the body stay balanced, especially through busy or indulgent seasons.

Traditional Uses in Herbal Medicine

Primary Actions

• Hepatoprotective

• Hepatotrophorestorative

• Anti-inflammatory (liver & systemic)

• Liver tonic & detoxifier

• Cholagogue (stimulates bile flow)

• Choleretic (increases bile production)

• Strong antioxidant

• Galactagogue

• Antifibrotic

• Protein synthesis stimulant

Traditional Herbal Uses

• Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

• Chronic hepatitis

• Alcohol-related liver stress

• Toxic exposure (pesticides, medications, solvents, cosmetics)

• Dyspepsia

• Low bile production / sluggish gallbladder

• Bloating, gas, sluggish bowel elimination

• Pre-menstrual headaches from liver stagnation

• Hormonal congestion & imbalance from liver stagnation

  • Perimenopause, PMS

  • Estrogen-dominant symptoms

  • Fibrocystic breasts

• Skin conditions: eczema, psoriasis

• Gut inflammation / leaky gut

• Itchy skin, hives, acne related to GI congestion

• Jaundice

Key Herbal Constituents

• Silymarin A & B (Silibinin)

• Isosilybin A & B

• Silychristin

• Silydianin

• Taxifolin

Combines Well With

For Gut Healing

• Marshmallow root

• Slippery elm

• Fennel seed

• Ginger root

• Licorice root

For Hormonal Balance

• Vitex berry

• Schisandra

• Red clover blossom

• Fennel seed

• Rose petals

For Detoxification

• Burdock root

• Dandelion root

• Schisandra berry

• Turmeric root

• Hibiscus flower

For Skin Clarity

• Burdock root

• Red Clover

• Nettle leaf

• Calendula flower

• Hibiscus

For Perimenopause Support

• Black cohosh

• Schisandra

• Lemon balm

• Fennel

• Rose

For Liver Restoration

• Schisandra berry

• Dandelion root

• Artichoke leaf

• Turmeric root

• Ginger root

Body Systems Supported

• Digestive System

• Lymphatic System

• Integumentary System (Skin)

• Immune System

• Female Reproductive Health

• Cardiovascular System