Category Archives: Silibum Marianum (milk thistle)

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 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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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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The Chemistry of Milk Thistle

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Robert Barrington

Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is plant revered by ancient Chinese medicine for its effectiveness as a liver tonic. Based on these claims, the herb milk thistle has been extensively researched with regard possible hepataprotective effects. Animal experiments show the ability … Continue reading →

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