Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum)

Spiny liver herb of European tradition whose extract sees real hospital use against death-cap poisoning.

Core Principles & Analysis

• Silymarin, from the seeds, is among the most studied hepatoprotective plant extracts.
• Intravenous silibinin is used in Europe as part of treatment for death-cap mushroom poisoning.
• Evidence for chronic liver disease benefit remains mixed despite its enormous popularity.

Specifications & Metrics

• ACTIVE COMPOUNDS: Silymarin (silibinin)