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Silybum marianum or Milk Thistle Seeds are native to the Mediterranean region and grow wild throughout the countryside’s of Europe, North America and Australia.

Milk Thistle Seeds Powder contains a flavonoid complex known as silymarin, which is the component responsible for all of the herb’s purported medical benefits. Milk Thistle Seed Powder is commonly used as a means to increase the secretion and flow of bile from the liver and gallbladder. Whole Milk Thistle Seed has a long-established use as a liver tonic, which has been supported by research. Studies have shown that Milk Thistle Seeds contain elements that protect liver cells from chemical damage.

Traditionally, Milk Thistle Seeds were used throughout Europe as a liver tonic, and current phytotherapy shows its implementation in a wide range of liver and gallbladder conditions, such as hepatitis and cirrhosis.

Milk Thistle Seeds Powder promotes milk secretion and has been recommended for breast feeding mothers.

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