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March 1, 2006
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YOUR LIVER IS YOUR BODY'S DETOX CENTER. KEEPING IT HEALTHY IS THE KEY REASON TO REACH FOR THIS HERB

AKA: Silybum marianum, St. Mary's thistle, blessed milk thistle

PARTS USED: Seeds, fruits

WHAT IT DOES BEST: Milk thistle is increasingly used to promote general health and efficient detoxification, to protect against environmental pollutants and to reduce the toxic side effects of drugs used in chemotherapy. Traditionally considered a liver tonic, milk thistle is used in Europe for chronic hepatitis and cirrhosis (liver malfunction). Clinical studies suggest that standardized milk thistle seed extract may also protect against liver damage from exposure to hazardous chemicals.

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