Category Archives: Milk Thistle

Antidepressant and Anti-anxiety Effects of Milk Thistle

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is a plant traditionally used as a liver tonic. However, evidence suggests that milk thistle extracts might be useful in the treatment of mood disorders. For example, in one study, researchers investigated the mood elevating effects … Continue reading →

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Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) for Anxiety?

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is a flowering plant belonging to the Asteraceae (daisy) family. Milk thistle has a distinctive purple flower and spiky leaves, grows to about 200 cm in height, and is found throughout the world. Milk thistle is … Continue reading →

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Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum): Serotonin Modifier?

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Milk thistle is a herb with mood elevating properties. The mood elevating properties of milk thistle may relate to the flavonolignans and flavonoids contained within the plant, particularly the seeds. It is not clear how milk thistle is able to … Continue reading →

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Silymarin is an Anxiolytic and Antidepressant

Posted on July 21, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Milk Thistle (Silmarin marianum): Possible Anxiolytic Herb?

Posted on July 14, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Milk Thistle For Liver Health

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is a plant that can be used medicinally for liver health. The benefits of milk thistle for liver health may relate to a number of flavonolignan phytochemicals contained particularly within the seeds of the plant. These … Continue reading →

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Milk Thistle and Metabolic Syndrome

Posted on June 26, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Milk Thistle Improves Glucose Metabolism

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Oxidative stress is implicated in the pathogenesis of diabetes because it may cause insulin resistance and may also cause damage to pancreatic β-cells. Milk thistle is the common name for the herb Silybum marianum, a member of the Asteraceae family … Continue reading →

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Milk Thistle For Liver Health

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Robert Barrington
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Protect Your Liver: Milk Thistle

Posted on November 22, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is a three foot high thistle that grows in rocky parts of Western Europe. The reddish purple flowers and shiny prickly leaves give it an easily recognisable appearance. Milk thistle is interesting nutritionally because it contains … Continue reading →

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