Description
Viridian Milk Thistle Herb and Seed 30 caps
Vegan, Kosher, Veg Caps
Standardised extract in whole plant powder.
Directions: As a food supplement, take one capsule daily with food, or as directed by your healthcare professional.
One vegetarian capsule provides:
| Ingredient | Weight | %EC NRV |
| Standardised Milk Thistle seed extract (80% silymarin) | 175mg | |
| Milk Thistle herb powder | 172mg | |
| in a base of alfalfa, spirulina and bilberry |
Viridian Milk Thistle Herb and Seed 30 caps
- LIVER PROTECTIVE
- ANTIOXIDANT
- ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
- GALLSTONES
- PSORIASIS
The main constituent, silymarin, has been extensively studied and has been found to be one of the most potent liverprotecting substances known.
Dosage
Up to 600mg silymarin (milk thistle standardised to 80% silymarin) have been used in studies of alcoholic liver disease, with positive effect.
Effective results have been shown using 420mg silymarin in cases of cirrhosis.
No restriction on duration of use.
Organic tincture: 15-30 drops two to three times daily (half the amount for children under 12)
As silymarin possesses choleretic activity, it may produce a looser stool as a result of increased bile flow and secretion. If larger amounts are used it may be useful to include a fibre supplement containing psyllium husks to prevent mucosal irritation and encourage firm stools.
Potential applications
Detoxification, reducing cholesterol, digestive tonic (bitter), stimulant to milk flow in nursing mothers, drugabuse, alcoholism, effects of long term treatment by conventional drugs, liver poisoning (notably the death cap mushroom). Shown to help stimulate adrenal function in those using long term steroid medication.
Neuropathy (shown to significantly reduce sorbitol accumulation). Reduces symptoms of toxic liver damage i.e. – nausea, itching, discomfort.
Known contraindications
Milk thistle extract is virtually devoid of any side effects and may be used by most people, including pregnant and breast-feeding women. It has, in fact, been recommended as a treatment for itching due to poor gallbladder function during pregnancy. However, physician guidance is recommended in cases of pregnancy.
Interactions
No adverse effects known.
Useful links
Liver / gallbladder support– Flax seed oil, artichoke / schisandra, fibre complex, antioxidant complex, green food blend / blue food blend Diet and lifestyle: aerobic exercise, back stretching, abdominal exercise, antioxidant rich diet (e.g. green leafy vegetables), low saturated / hydrogenated fats, keep hydrated (1.5 litres water). Therapeutic fast may be advisable (seek guidance). Avoid caffeine / alcohol /refined sugar.
Note: Silymarin contains a mixture of 3 compounds known as silibin, silidianin, and silichristine. Silibin is the component with the greatest biological activity.
