Milk thistle: benefit and harm. Milk thistle in tablets: reviews

Healing properties of milk thistle (in the peoplethis is the name for milk thistle) were discovered in ancient times. Due to the unique composition of this plant, which contains about 400 different active substances, it has a very wide range of effects on various systems and organs of the human body. In this article we will find out what is milk thistle, the benefits and harms of this plant, its effects on the body, how to use it, and the benefits of medicines.

Description

This plant, which belongs to the familyCompositae, is one of the largest and most beautiful species of thistle. Therapeutic milk thistle is used for diseases of the intestines, stomach and liver. This plant has proved itself excellent in the fight against gynecological and skin diseases, diseases of ENT organs, pathologies of the heart.

How does it look?

This 1- or 2-year-old plant in height reaches 150 cm (with proper cultivation can exceed even 2 meters).

The branchy upright stalk of this plant is dressed in green or dark green leaves, covered with pearly silvery spots. The leaves have yellow long spines along the edges.

Inflorescences are collected in small lilac baskets,the diameter of which reaches 6 cm. At the same time, the milk thistle fruit is a seed of light brown, gray or black hue. The leaves surrounding the basket are also equipped with a fairly sharp spine. Each achene has a tuft of fine hairs, which exceed 2-3 times the length of the achene. Seeds do not have a smell, but differ bitter taste.

Properties

These herbs (milk thistle) have such a range of properties:

• epithelializing;
• anti-inflammatory;
• wound healing;
• antioxidant;
• antiulcer;
• hepatoprotective;
• immunomodulating;
• choleretic;
• antineoplastic;
• antisclerotic;
• restorative;
• detoxification;
• laxative;
• lactogenic;
• diuretic;
• antiallergic.

How to use?

Milk thistle is taken in the form of infusion, broth, tea, powder, syrup, tincture, tablets. In addition, it can be included in some medicines.

Leaves

Leaves of this plant are used as a diuretic, mild laxative, diaphoretic and cholagogue.

Seeds

Milk thistle, the benefit and harm of which are described inthis article, is used for diseases of the kidneys, liver, spleen and thyroid gland, with food and alcohol poisoning. Also, seeds are an excellent preventive tool, which is shown to be used by residents of unfavorable regions in terms of ecology. They also need to be used by people who are involved in various harmful industries, as well as athletes with high physical exertion.

Infusion

This form of milk thistle is suitable forexcretion of bile, restoration of liver function, elimination of pain in diseases of joints. For this 2 tbsp. l. seeds should be placed in a small thermos and pour them with boiling water, after which this means to insist 12 hours, squeeze and consume 130 ml 4 times a day.

Root

The roots of thistle are mainly used in the treatment of such diseases:

• diarrhea;
• catarrh of stomach;
• radiculitis;
• toothache;
• convulsions;
• retention of urine.

Tincture

This drug is widely used inDermatology in the treatment of various skin diseases. To do this, 50 grams of seeds should be poured into 0.5 liters of vodka, 2 weeks to insist (in a dark place), periodically shaking it. Ready tincture is taken three times a day for 20 drops.

Broth

Milk thistle, the benefit and harm caused byan abundance of various active substances in it, is used for medicinal purposes also in the form of a decoction. It is indicated for diseases of the pancreas, liver, kidneys. In addition, it is used in the treatment of cancer. To do this, 30 grams of seeds should be boiled on low heat in 0.5 liters of clean water. The ready-made broth is applied every hour on a tablespoon (for example, from 9 am to 21 pm) for three weeks, after which a break is made for 2 weeks.

Syrup

The syrup of this plant is shown in diseasesbile ducts, liver, spleen. It is also prescribed for hemorrhoids, cholelithiasis, colitis, respiratory and heart diseases three times a day for 1 tbsp. l.

Phytotea

Pharmacy of plant thistle (instructionto it it is applied in each pack) normalizes work of a liver, improves digestion, gives energy and forces. The tea packet is brewed with hot water, it is insisted only for 10 minutes, after which it is drunk 3-4 times a day.

Juice

The juice of this plant establishes the functioningGastrointestinal tract, relieves joint pain, cleanses the skin, normalizes metabolism, and also relieves inflammation. Milk thistle juice is harvested when this plant throws out only the flower arrow.

Thistle extract

Extract of the plant thistle, instruction forwhich is attached in each pack, is a source of flavonoids that protect the liver from harmful substances and toxins. The extract helps restore the functions of the liver and cells.

Powder

Powder is prescribed for the treatment of atherosclerosis,psoriasis, various poisoning, liver disease. It is necessary to use 1 tsp. This powder is maximum 5 times a day for a month. In severe and neglected cases after a 2-week break, the treatment course should be repeated again.

Milk thistle in tablets, reviews

The tableted form of this plant isa deposit of various useful compounds, vitamins and elements, which are needed in the treatment of lesions of functional tissues, bile duct diseases. It is interesting that the drug detoxifies toxins, and also removes free radicals from the body, while gently renewing our cells.

Milk thistle throat

The milk thistle of the milk thistle, whose price is veryis available (about 70 rubles) - these are ground seeds, from which by means of cold pressing oil of milk thistle was made. The powder obtained by this method is enriched with fiber, which cleanses the intestine, and also stimulates its functioning.

Butter

The oil of the milk thistle plant (the price of the drug is 100rubles) has hepatoprotective, anti-burn and wound-healing properties. Therefore, it is not surprising that it is often compared to sea buckthorn. It is used in the treatment of psoriasis, diabetes mellitus, eczema, liver diseases, allergies.

Contraindications

Despite the fact that there is practically nocontraindications and harmlessness of milk thistle, this plant should be used (like the rest of the medicinal herb) carefully, under the supervision of specialists. This is due to the fact that milk thistle (the benefits and harm of the plant described in this article) contains a huge amount of phosphorus and calcium, which in the future can lead to various problems in the human body. For example, caution should be taken to take milk thistle to those who have heart disease, since phosphorus and calcium contained in the plant are capable of provoking a malfunction of the heart valve.

Milk thistle is contraindicated in such cases:

1. Mental diseases, including epilepsy and depressive conditions.
2. Individual intolerance (extremely rare).
3. Shortness of breath, which can provoke attacks of suffocation.