Milk Thistle Seed

• Anti-Inflammatory
• Hepatoprotective
• Antioxidant
• Hepatorestorative
• Cardio tonic
• Galactagogue

• Antioxidant
• Liver Support
• Gallbladder Support
• Seasonal Allergies

Cautions and Contraindications

May reduce effectiveness of birth control

May impact medications changed by the liver

Drug Interactions

• Metronidazole
• Butyrophenones
• Phenothiazines
• Not compatible with the herb Yohimbe
• Moderate caution for Acetaminophen, oxazepam, haloperidol, lamotrigine, morphine, zidovudine, ibuprofen, and others changed through the liver
• Increased side effects for: Tamoxifen, Sirolimus, Raloxifine, Warafin, Ledipasvir, Sofosbuvir, and all diabetes medications. Check with doctor before use.
• Any medications moved by pumps
• Estrogen medications are broken down too quickly with milk thistle.
• Medications for lowering cholesterol may see increase in side effects

In some European folklore, the white droplets from the plant were believed to represent the milk of the Virgin Mary

In many traditional folk medicine practices is was believed that the liver was the seat of emotions. A spring tonic made of milk thistle would be used to release pent up emotions stored in the liver as a treatment for seasonal depression.

Leaves can be plucked and eaten, seeds are harvested in the fall. Spines of the plant need to be removed. All parts of the plant can be used medicinally.

• Removing Spiritual Blockages
• Protection from Intruders
• Cleansing
• Banishing
• Hex Breaking
• Astral Travel Protection

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