Ground milk thistle has medicinal properties. Milk thistle herb: useful properties and contraindications, areas and methods of application. Milk thistle medicinal properties reviews

This article is taken from another site of mine called "The healing power of the resin." I see no reason to write about the same thing, so I publish it only by adding and reworking it a little.

Here is another small list showing what benefits the seeds of this nondescript-looking plant, which many simply consider a useless weed, bring to the body:

• With prolonged use, the body is cleared of most toxins, toxins and nitrates
• The body receives a powerful replenishment of nutrients, trace elements, vitamins
• With impaired bile secretion, it returns to normal
• Reception of milk thistle seed promotes weight loss, as metabolism is normalized
• Seeds lower blood sugar
• The work of the entire digestive system is normalized

In addition to direct treatment, milk thistle seeds are recommended to be taken in the following cases:

• As a restorative after chemotherapy or radiation therapy
• In the process of treating alcoholism and even drug addiction
• Simultaneously with taking medications that affect the liver. This technique helps the liver to better tolerate the shock doses of chemical drugs and eliminate possible side effects that often occur when using them.
• As restorative agents after the treatment of liver diseases

Interesting fact! On the basis of flavolignans, which are abundant in milk thistle seeds, preparations have long been created for the treatment and prevention of hepatitis and toxic liver damage. These drugs are known all over the world: in Russia it is Silibor, in Bulgaria - Karsil, in Serbia - Silibinin, in Germany - Legalon.

Chemical composition of seeds

The benefits of milk thistle seeds are obvious. More than 200 different useful substances were found in their composition.

Macronutrients	Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Iron
Trace elements	Copper, zinc, manganese, selenium, boron, chromium, iodine and others
Vitamins	Retinol, D, tocopherol acetate, K
Essential oils, beneficial resins and esters	They have a positive effect on the body, helping it to fight diseases, increase the level of platelets in the blood
Silymarin	A very useful substance for the liver, due to which such a good therapeutic effect is achieved
Flavolignans	Silybin, silicristin, silidianin

Contraindications to the use of milk thistle seeds

The huge advantage of this kind of treatment is that it has almost no contraindications. There are some restrictions, but even then, in agreement with the doctor, exceptions are possible. So, it is advisable to refrain from treatment with milk thistle seeds:

• If the child is under 12 years old (although if you use a decoction of seeds in milk prepared according to a special recipe, then it is perfect for treating childhood diseases
• If the patient has epilepsy, chronic pancreatitis, or cholecystitis
• Gallstone disease (milk thistle can promote the movement of stones)
• Individual intolerance or allergy to seeds or the plant itself

Instructions for the use of milk thistle seeds for medicinal purposes

So, it will be assumed that the seeds have already been purchased from you. What to do next and how to take them for medicinal purposes. There are several options, you can choose any of the ones you like:

• Grind them in a coffee grinder and
• Prepare a healing broth
• Make alcohol tincture
• Make a decoction in milk to treat children
• Make meal

I'll go through each item.

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Powder

Preparing milk thistle powder is perhaps the easiest option. To do this, you need to grind the seeds in a regular coffee grinder. This powder is taken in dry form. You can also prepare decoctions from it.

Very important! Ground milk thistle seeds cannot be stored for a long time, because of this, their medicinal properties are very quickly lost. Therefore, grind only the amount that you plan to use per day!

How to use:

There is a universal reception scheme. For almost all diseases, milk thistle seed powder is taken 1 teaspoon, 5 times a day, at regular intervals (4-5 hours).

In especially severe cases, such as cirrhosis, 1 gram of powder is required (the same rule applies to meal) for each kilogram of the patient's weight.

Reception scheme: the total is divided by 5 and taken every 5 hours. The course of treatment depends on the severity of the disease. This is usually 20 days. If necessary, repeat it, but with a break between courses of 3 weeks.

Milk thistle seed decoction

The broth is also prepared quite often. It is not made from whole seeds; you will also need to grind the required amount using a coffee grinder.

Recipe:

• We take 30 grams of powder in 0.5 liters of water, put on fire and cook.
• The broth is ready when exactly half of the water has boiled away. This is determined by eye, visually.
• Take a decoction, in most cases 1 tablespoon, one hour after a meal.
• The course of treatment is individual, but no more than 2 months without interruption.

Alcohol tincture

Alcohol tincture from milk thistle seed powder, prepared according to the same recipe as tincture from meal. A bottle of vodka is taken for 50 grams of powder, infused for exactly 2 weeks in a dark place. The tincture needs to be shaken daily.

Reception: using an ordinary pipette, we measure 25 drops (for an adult of average build), dilute them in a small amount of water and drink half an hour before meals, as well as in the case of the powder 5 times a day, that is, every 4-5 hours.

Broth in milk

A decoction in milk prepared according to this recipe can be used to treat liver diseases in children from 8 years of age. When preparing this broth, you do not need to grind the seeds, they are taken as a whole.

Recipe:

1 tablespoon of whole seeds is washed and poured over with 1 cup of hot, but not boiled milk and put on fire. The broth is brought to a boil, but not boiled. As soon as it boils, it is turned off and left to infuse for at least 12 hours. It is best to do this in the evening and leave it on overnight. In the morning, the milk broth is brought to a boil again and turned off. After cooling and filtering, you can start treatment.

Reception scheme:

• Take 1/4 cup at least 4 times a day, about an hour after meals.
• The course of treatment is according to the situation, but not more than 20 days without interruption. If required, repeat the treatment after a 2-3 week break.

Conclusion

Of all the treatment options, it is the most preferable, since neither oil nor meal is able to give such results. All nutrients are fully contained in the seeds! They are also present in oil, but in smaller volumes.

Meal is nothing more than a secondary product of processing all the same seeds. In addition, we often sell very low quality meal and it is not possible to visually determine this quality. Powder is powder.

Therefore, if you need meal, make it yourself, at home, from milk thistle seeds. Believe me, this is not as difficult as it seems at first glance. So you will get a guarantee that your product is 100% high quality, and not a powder mixed with anything.

Update: October 2018

Milk thistle, which is also called milk thistle, is a one- or two-year-old medicinal plant, a representative of the Asteraceae family and the Milk thistle genus.

Milk thistle is native to the Mediterranean countries, the Pyrenean and Balkan Peninsulas. The culture has spread widely throughout the world, grows in Africa, Eastern and Western Europe, America and Central Asia.

In the wild, it grows in weedy areas and belongs to aggressive weeds. It is actively cultivated to obtain valuable medicinal raw materials in the southern parts of Russia, Ukraine and China. The medicinal properties and contraindications of milk thistle are well known today, therefore the plant is a medicinal raw material for the pharmaceutical industry.

Morphological description

The cultivated species is an annual and the wild is a thorny biennial.

Reaches a height of up to 1.5 meters. The stem has a simple or branched structure, glabrous. Large elliptical or pinnate leaves are arranged alternately. There are yellowish spines on the edge of the leaf, and veins below. The leaf plate is green and has white spots on it. The surface of the leaf is shiny.

The flowers are pink, purple, or pure white. Collected in spherical single baskets with a wrapper, which consists of thorny leaves. The inflorescence bed has a fleshy structure and is covered with hairs. The flowers are tubular, bisexual. The fruit is a tuft achene with a bitter taste. Flowering occurs in the summer months, July-August.

Collection, procurement and storage

Milk thistle seeds are harvested from August to October. seeds ripen unevenly. The formation of a white cannon in the baskets indicates the readiness of the seeds - to obtain them, the baskets themselves are cut using the secateurs. They are laid on a sieve in one layer, under which clean paper is spread and dried in this way. It is important that the room is sufficiently ventilated, but without drafts, since the seeds are small and can simply fly away. After drying, the thorns are cut off from the baskets, break them and shake out the seeds, which are dried on paper. Store in fabric bags in the dark and dry for 3 years.

The collection of roots is carried out in the fall - they are dug up, washed with water and prepared for drying: they are crushed and dried in an oven at T up to 50 degrees, or indoors. Store their glass in jars and for 1 year.

The leaves are also harvested in the fall - they are laid on a cloth or paper in a thin layer and dried under conditions of sufficient ventilation. Store in glass jars for 1 year.

Milk thistle juice is harvested during the period when the plant throws out the arrow - the first baskets open. To obtain it, 5 of the largest leaves are removed from each stem, crushed and squeezed out. The valuable product is preserved as follows: for 1 liter of juice - 50 ml of 70% alcohol, mix and store in the cold.

Chemical composition

The roots, leaves and seeds of the plant contain about 400 substances, including:

• Silymarin is the main nutrient that makes milk thistle so popular. It is a biologically active component (hepatoprotector), a protective and restorative effect on cell membranes, activating the growth of new cells and the synthesis of protein molecules, increasing the production of bile and neutralizing the effect of toxic substances;
• Fatty and essential oilsparticipating in the regeneration of cells and tissues, normalization of metabolic processes and elimination of inflammation. They have an anticarcinogenic effect, normalize the function of the central nervous system, increase the motility of the gastrointestinal tract and promote wound healing;
• Phenolic compounds lignans (silicristin, silybin, silidianin) contribute to the elimination of toxins, excess cholesterol, normalize the balance of hormones, accelerate metabolism and normalize the central nervous system;
• Proteins are involved in the synthesis of hormones, enzymes and antibodies, as well as in the transport of hemoglobin, normalize hormone levels, and strengthen the immune system.
• Flavonoids strengthen capillaries, normalize blood pressure and heart rate, participate in neutralizing free radicals, stimulate the function of the adrenal cortex, have an anti-inflammatory effect;
• Alkaloids (Taxifolin) normalize blood circulation, reduce the severity of pain, excite the central nervous system (in small doses) or inhibit it (in large doses);
• Resins have a disinfecting effect, destroy pathogenic flora, increase the protective potential of the body;
• The mucus has an anti-inflammatory effect and accelerates wound healing;
• Saponins enhance the secretory function of the bronchial glands, activate the synthesis of corticosteroids, regulate water and salt metabolism, relieve inflammation;
• Organic acids activate metabolic processes, increase appetite, strengthen immunity, participate in detoxification of the body;
• Micro and macro elements (selenium, manganese, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, iodine, zinc, boron, copper) and vitamins (groups A, D, B, F, E, K and group B) have a complex immunostimulating, anticarcinogenic, strengthening effect on the body and a normalizing effect on all metabolic processes.

Useful properties and application

All parts of the plant (seeds, leaves, roots) have medicinal value.

• The roots and seeds are used in the preparation of decoctions used in the treatment of diseases of the stomach, liver, edema and urinary retention, convulsions and sciatica, etc.
• Milk thistle seeds are used to prepare butter, powder and flour. These forms enhance the work of the gastrointestinal tract, are effective in diseases of the liver and spleen, prevent salt deposition and strengthen the vascular wall.
• Milk thistle powder cleanses the blood, reduces cholesterol and blood sugar, removes toxins, helps to lose weight.
• Milk thistle oil quickly heals wounds, has anesthetic and anti-inflammatory effects and is effective in the treatment of burns, wounds, allergic rashes, as well as tonsillitis and gynecological diseases. When taken internally, the oil helps with myopia. It has an anti-sclerotic effect, strengthens the vascular walls and is effective in treating heart diseases. It is used to raise the tone of the body and strengthen the immune system. In cosmetology, it is used to rejuvenate and nourish the skin, strengthen hair.
• The leaves are used to obtain juice, which has a laxative, urinary and choleretic effect. In cooking, salads and various side dishes are made from the leaves.

Thus, milk thistle preparations have the following actions:

• anti-inflammatory;
• hepatoprotective;
• wound healing;
• antiulcer;
• epithelizing;
• antioxidant;
• antineoplastic;
• choleretic;
• immunomodulatory;
• detoxifying;
• laxative;
• anti-sclerotic;
• fortifying;
• diuretic.

Milk thistle is one of the most effective hepatoprotectors: it stabilizes the biomembranes of hepatocyte cells, improves the antioxidant and detoxification functions of the liver, activates the synthesis of glutathione, which is a source of antioxidants, and accelerates the regeneration of damaged liver cells. The plant protects normal hepatocytes from damage, increasing resistance to infectious agents and toxins.

In addition, there is an improvement in the secretory functions of the gastrointestinal tract, digestion of food due to increased production of bile, an increase in the body's protective capabilities to the action of infections and poisoning. Suppression of the synthesis of histamines, which provoke the development of allergies and headaches, is noted. The metabolism of estrogen hormones is accelerated. Promotes the absorption of vitamins of the fat-soluble group. Normalizes cholesterol levels and ensures complete digestion of fats without intermediate products. Promotes ulcer healing. Helps to lose weight.

The plant has found application in many areas of medicine and is indicated in the following cases:

• Gastroenterology: liver dystrophy, hepatitis C, determined by alcohol, toxins or radiation, jaundice, colitis, gallstone disease, colitis, dysbiosis.
• Urology: urinary retention.
• Toxicology: chronic poisoning with medicinal and narcotic substances, alcohol, poisonous mushrooms, food intoxication.
• Gynecology: toxicosis of pregnant women (in agreement with the doctor), inflammatory diseases.
• Cardiology: to strengthen the walls of blood vessels and improve heart function, thrombocytopathy.
• Prophylactically: people who are in environmentally unfavorable places, employed in harmful working conditions.
• : during the period of chemotherapy or radiation therapy to cleanse the blood from toxic substances, radionuclides and heavy metals.
• Endocrinology: to normalize lipid metabolism and reduce the amount of cholesterol, in the fight against obesity, diabetes, thyroid diseases.
• Neurology: radiculitis, myopathy.
• Dermatology:, baldness, acne, allergies, dermatoses,.
• Dentistry and ENT:, pharyngitis.
• Cosmetology: skin rejuvenation and cleansing.
• Rheumatology: arthritis and polyarthritis, salt deposition in the joints.

Milk thistle pharmaceuticals

It is prescribed to improve digestive function, normalize liver function, and tone the body. Brew as usual tea and take 3-4 times a day.

It is recommended for pathologies of the biliary tract, spleen and liver, colitis, hemorrhoids, diseases of the heart and ENT organs. According to the instructions for use, milk thistle syrup is taken in 1 tbsp. before meals, three times a day.

It is considered as a full-fledged source of flaconoids and is prescribed to protect the liver from toxins and other harmful effects, 1 capsule once a day. with meals for 4-6 weeks.

They are used for liver pathologies and for their prevention, as well as for damage to functional tissues, to remove free radicals, toxins: 1 tab. 1 time per day with meals.

It is used to treat psoriasis, atherosclerosis, and intoxication. Take 1 tsp. with water, the maximum amount is 5 times a day for 30 days.

Helps in the treatment of diseases of the liver, heart, ulcers, gastritis, intoxication, and is also prescribed for external, psoriasis, acne, alopecia, lichen planus, etc. Take half a spoonful 2-3 r per day. while eating, or lubricate damaged skin 1-2 times a day. In cosmetology, they are used for masks applied to the scalp, as well as for rejuvenating and refreshing the skin (rubbing, adding oil to creams).

These are crushed seeds from which oil has been pressed. An excellent source of fiber to help your bowel function. It is effective in diseases of the liver, respiratory system, spleen, heart and pancreas, with gallstones, colitis, hemorrhoids. Take 1 tsp. three times a day. before meals with water.

Analogs of tablets, capsules of milk thistle according to the active substance: Karsil, Silymarin, Legalon, Silegon, Silymar (see full).

Carsil	Silymarin	Legalon	Silymar	Hepabene

Milk thistle treatment at home

General rules for using milk thistle

For greater effect, all forms are recommended to be taken before meals, about half an hour. The course of treatment is from 3 weeks to 1.5 months. People taking plant preparations for preventive purposes should do this at least twice a year.

	What is it used for	How to apply
Infusion	It is used to treat the liver (including cirrhosis of any etiology), accelerate the excretion of bile, reduce painful joints, as a preventive measure at the risk of developing oncology.	2 tbsp powder from seeds is poured with boiling water (500 ml) and infused for 12 hours, filtered and squeezed. Take 120 ml four times a day.
Tea	It is used for alcohol intoxication, hangover syndrome, as well as for alcohol intoxication to remove a person from this state.	1 tbsp seeds are poured with boiling water in a volume of 250 ml, insisted for 10 minutes and drunk at a time. Relief comes within 15 minutes.
Tincture	Used to treat dermatological diseases (externally) and reduce blood cholesterol levels (internally).	Seeds in an amount of 50 grams are poured with 500 ml of vodka and kept for 14 days in the dark. Take 25 drops before meals for 1 month. Outwardly lubricate the affected skin 2-3 times a day.
The juice	Relieves joint pain, normalizes the digestive tract and metabolism, cleanses the skin and has an anti-inflammatory, cleansing and laxative effect.	The juice is harvested independently (see above) and drink 1 tbsp. in the morning, on an empty stomach.
Decoction	It is indicated for all pathologies of the liver, pancreas, kidneys, joints. Traditional healers recommend a decoction for cancer. Used for toothache (mouthwash).	30 g of seeds are poured over 500 ml of water and slowly cooked over low heat until half has boiled away. For liver diseases, take 1 tbsp. after 60 minutes for 12 hours, for example, from 9 am to 9 pm, a course of 3 weeks. After a 14-day break, you can repeat the course. For other pathologies, it is enough to take 1 tbsp three times a day.
Oil	In terms of effectiveness, milk thistle oil is equated to. It has an anti-burn, wound healing and hepatoprotective effect, is used in the treatment of the liver, and externally - for the treatment of psoriasis, eczema, allergies.	5 tsp crushed seeds are mixed with half a liter of olive oil and boiled for a quarter of an hour in a water bath, infused after boiling for 30 minutes. Take 1 tsp. three times a day.
Powder	It is indicated for intoxication and poisoning, as well as during periods of chemotherapy and radiation therapy.	Dry seeds are ground into a homogeneous powder and take 1 tbsp. 5 times a day. at regular intervals, with water, until the symptoms disappear completely. During the course of irradiation, the powder is also used for 1 tsp, but 4 times a day.
Compress	Effective for quick healing of abrasions, cuts, scrapes.	Fresh leaves, from which the thorns have been removed, are crushed into gruel and applied to the damage on a sterile bandage. Daily procedures accelerate skin healing by 2 times.

Contraindications for use

• Individual intolerance
• Severe cardiovascular pathologies
• Mental illness (,

  Milk thistle is able to reduce the effectiveness of hormone replacement therapy and oral contraceptives and enhance the therapeutic effect of Lovastatin, Diazepam, Vinblastine, Alprazolam and Ketoconazole.

The XXI century is a time of rapid changes, new discoveries and technologies. Unfortunately, with all these innovations and gadgets, the population of the planet completely forgot about their roots, that in ancient times a person was one with nature and lived in harmony with himself. This applies to all spheres of human activity and especially health. In pursuit of him, people are trying to have time to acquire new-fashioned promising drugs, forgetting that the path to healing can sometimes be found in the simplest things - flowers, fruits, plants, herbs. An example is the wonderful herb milk thistle, which can help a person get rid of many diseases and become a miraculous elixir for maintaining health.

Chemical composition

The thorny, but surprisingly useful plant has a unique composition of vitamins and minerals that can not only prevent the development of certain diseases, but also heal the body, giving it health. The chemical composition of milk thistle includes the following nutrients:

• vitamins of group B, A, D, E, K, H, C, F;
• manganese;
• potassium;
• iron;
• zinc;
• selenium;
• potassium;
• calcium;
• silymarin;
• alkaloids;
• flavonoids;
• fixed oils;
• essential oils;
• lignans;
• protein;
• resin;
• mucus;
• organic acids;
• biogenic amines;
• saponins;
• resin.

In total, the plant has about 300 useful substances that can affect almost all organs of the human body, destroying diseases and maintaining health.

What it looks like and where it grows

Milk thistle has many names, but the most famous, which most people in Central Russia know, is thistle, and it belongs to this genus. The plant was first discovered in Mediterranean countries such as Egypt, Turkey, France, Israel. Even in antiquity, it was known in Albania, Yugoslavia, Bulgaria and the Iberian Peninsula. Now the grass has "captured" the West and East European countries, Britain, South African lands, the central part of the African continent, Central Asian regions, southern regions of Russia, the Caucasus, and southern Siberia.

Milk thistle is perceived as an ubiquitous weed that quickly takes root and grows. Usually its height is about 1.5 m. The grass has a bare and straight stem with large leaves that can grow up to 80 cm, green and elliptical in shape. They grow alternately and have small thorns with a yellowish color at the edges.

In July and August, the thistle blooms with white, pink or purple flowers, collected in a kind of bowl, which is "wrapped" in thorny green leaves. The inflorescences themselves resemble a fluffy ball.

Milk thistle, although it seems a completely non-cute plant, is of great benefit. According to legend, the Mother of God herself told people about the amazing healing power of the herb.

Collection and storage

Thistle bears fruit in small baskets that remain on the stem after the flowering period ends (from mid-August to early October). This is due to the different climatic conditions of the regions where the grass grows. Not only seeds should be harvested for medicinal needs, but also leaves and roots. Each part of the plant has its own collection rules:

1. The seeds are harvested from August to September. At this time, soft white fluff appears at the place of the inflorescence, which signals the time of fruiting. Such baskets must be carefully trimmed with scissors. Then carefully lay out on thick parchment or wire rack in a dry and ventilated room. However, it is important to avoid strong air currents. seeds can be scattered with their parachutes. After the capsules have dried enough, they need to be opened and the seeds removed from there, spreading the last to dry out already in the "released" state.
2. The leaves of the plant are recommended to be harvested in the fall, when fruiting ends. The choice should be stopped on healthy parts that have no traces of obvious damage, tear them off the stem, rinse and dry in a single layer on paper under a canopy or indoors. You can also dry the raw materials in an oven or dryer, but the processing temperature should not exceed 40 ° C.
3. The roots of the plant are harvested already in October, after the seeds have scattered on their parachutes. These parts of the milk thistle must be dug out without damaging their integrity, washed thoroughly and dried in the open air or in a dryer.

Despite the different terms and rules of procurement, there are general recommendations for collection:

1. Choose plants that grow away from highways and industrial plants.
2. Select healthy specimens with no damage and traces of the vital activity of various pests.
3. Collect raw materials in dry weather.
4. Dry the product thoroughly, following all recommendations.

It is best to transfer the finished dry parts to a glass container that closes tightly. But cardboard boxes or canvas storage bags are not excluded. The only exceptions are polyethylene and plastic or plastic. As for the timing, they are slightly different. So, seeds can be used for 3 years, but leaves and roots are stored for only one year.

With proper adherence to all the tips, milk thistle will definitely bring all its benefits and solve many health problems.

A nondescript weed or a unique healer? The answer to this question is worth looking for, having familiarized yourself with all the possibilities of a medicinal plant, and they, thanks to the richest composition, are really impressive. Beneficial features:

• treatment and prevention of liver diseases;
• restoration of damaged liver cells;
• elimination of toxins and toxins;
• strengthening the cardiovascular system;
• normalization of lipid metabolism;
• weight regulation;
• lowering sugar levels;
• strengthening the body's immune system;
• obstacle to aging processes;
• activation of bile secretion and acceleration of the process of its excretion;
• improving the work of the gastrointestinal tract, by removing the inflammatory processes of the mucous membranes;
• diuretic effect;
• elimination of constipation;
• wound healing property;
• prevention and treatment of ulcers;
• anti-burn therapy;
• diarrhea treatment.

And this is only the general effect of thistle, and it also has the ability to influence the body depending on the sex and age of the patient. Therefore, for the female, male and child body, the herb has targeted benefits.

For women

Women are weak and vulnerable creatures, and therefore their body needs additional protection and prevention of various diseases. In addition to its main capabilities, milk thistle will help the fair sex to normalize the nervous system, protect the liver, including from the consequences of taking hormonal and contraceptives, get rid of certain gynecological diseases (vaginitis, erosion, etc.), lose weight , increase sex drive, protect against cancer, cleanse the skin, prolong its youth, and strengthen hair and nails. In addition, during menopause, the plant will provide prevention of osteoporosis.

All of the above properties of milk thistle make it indispensable for the restoration and maintenance of women's health.

For men

Since milk thistle is a natural and powerful hepatoprotector, and men like to relax over a glass of intoxicating drink, they are simply made for each other. The fact is that thistle perfectly protects the liver from the harmful effects of alcohol, thereby leveling the harm to health.

But that's not all! The product has a positive effect on potency, increasing it, relieves hemorrhoids, constipation, radiculitis, minimizes the effect of harmful substances on the human body. Also, the herb will help restore strength and increase endurance. So men, especially lovers of alcohol and beautiful women, should take a closer look at the thistle, and not bypass the "thorn" side!

During pregnancy

Each expectant mother, carrying her baby, takes care of his correct and safe development. Therefore, women carefully monitor everything that surrounds them, that gets into their daily diet, and also carefully study medicines that can not only benefit, but also harm the child. And here milk thistle has exactly a double effect.

The plant is able to relieve or reduce the manifestations of toxicosis, improve metabolism, eliminate constipation, normalize the nervous system, protect the liver and heart. But, unfortunately, the plant is not recommended for use in such a state, because the composition contains potent substances that can harm the developing person. This is especially dangerous in the early stages. Although sometimes in the first trimester, doctors still prescribe a thistle for admission, but at the same time they calculate all possible risks for the mother and baby. Also, the product can be used in the third trimester, but only strictly according to the indications and prescription of the doctor.

Thus, the ban on taking herbs during pregnancy is conditional, however, due to the lack of sufficient information about the effect of the plant on the fetus, doctors recommend abandoning preparations containing milk thistle in order to avoid possible irreversible consequences. In any case, before taking the product, you need to consult a specialist!

When breastfeeding

During the period of breastfeeding, women take care of the quality, fat content and quantity of breast milk, because it is on him that the health and correct formation of the baby depends. Milk thistle does help increase milk production, but its use during the lactation period is contraindicated. This is due to the fact that a small organism has just begun its final formation, and therefore the effect of the herb can affect it negatively. At the same time, the degree of risk has not been reliably studied, and the consequences may not be predictable.

In this regard, young mothers need to consult with a specialist and only then start taking the drug. If one is appointed, it is necessary to strictly observe the recommended dose in order to avoid possible risks of health complications of a small, still fragile child's body.

For children

The younger generation needs more protection than the adult population of the planet. Milk thistle will help children strengthen immunity, normalize metabolism, improve bowel function, regulate the nervous system, protect the liver, cope with skin problems, get rid of constipation, restore flora, help with pigmentation disorders.

However, taking the drug is indicated after the child reaches 12 years of age. Usually, experts prescribe it in a capsule version twice a day. They also give a decoction or meal. The latter can be consumed from the age of 3 to 0.5 tsp. twice a day. The broth is drunk with milk from the same age as the meal. But at the same time, the treatment must be necessarily agreed with the doctor, who will accurately establish both the dose of the drug and the need for its use. Self-administration of milk thistle can lead to negative consequences, because the growing organism continues the process of its formation, therefore the effect of the plant is unpredictable.

When losing weight

Most women and men who seek to acquire the figure of their dreams by losing weight run the risk of harming the body, lacking important nutrients, and also disrupting the balance of functions in the body. Reception of thistle has a positive effect during the period of weight loss:

1. The calorie content of the product is 335 kcal per 100 g of powder, which makes the plant a dietary and healthy product.
2. The elimination of toxins and toxins helps to start the process of weight loss.
3. The herb maintains the condition of the skin, which can become flabby during the diet.
4. Cleansing the liver with milk thistle prevents fat deposition.
5. Eating the plant helps to normalize hormones, thereby eliminating a possible cause of excess weight.
6. The laxative effect also accompanies the cleansing and the fight against extra pounds.
7. The normalization of metabolism also leads to the achievement of ideal body parameters.

All these amazing properties of milk thistle help those who lose weight achieve positive results much faster, without harming their health, but only supporting and protecting it in a natural way.

Why is milk thistle honey useful?

Milk thistle not only has beneficial properties and acts as a weed, but is also an excellent honey plant. Unfortunately, honey from it is a rather rare product; nevertheless, it is unique and useful, like the plant itself.

Milk thistle honey is transparent. It can be yellow-white, gold or dark amber. Its aroma is tart and floral, but not very obvious. The taste may not be very sweet or sugary, but in both cases it is tender and soft. Within 2 months, the sweetness thickens, acquiring a cream or pale yellow color. You can't eat a lot of it, but adding it to tea or cottage cheese, you can feel the whole magnificent gamut of taste.

Thistle honey has a very wide list of beneficial substances, which include:

• vitamins of group B, A, K, C;
• tocopherols;
• potassium;
• sodium;
• manganese;
• selenium;
• copper;
• phosphorus;
• flavonolignans;
• flavonoids;
• tannins;
• resin;
• antioxidants;
• organic and inorganic acids;
• tyramine;
• histamine.

The calorie content of the delicacy is considered lower than that of the usual varieties, and is only 300 kcal.

The peculiarity of such a product is precisely in its composition, with which other varieties cannot compete. It is this difference and other nutrients that have endowed honey with the following properties:

• strengthening of immunity;
• improved metabolism;
• restoration of intestinal microflora;
• elimination of inflammatory processes;
• elimination and reduction of pain syndromes;
• normalization of the nervous system;
• wound healing property;
• treatment of purulent inflammation;
• improvement, restoration and treatment of the liver, as well as the regeneration of organ cells;
• lowering blood pressure;

Honey can have such an effect due to the content of silamarine, alkaloids, tannins and other nutrients rare for honey. But, despite all its benefits, the product is not recommended for use by patients with diabetes mellitus, allergies or cholelithiasis in the acute phase.

To achieve the best result, experts advise to eat 1 or 2 tablespoons. a day, adding sweet "medicine" to tea or milk. However, it must not be heated to more than 60 ° C.

These are the main beneficial properties and rules for using a wonderful, sweet and incredibly healthy thistle delicacy.

Benefits of milk thistle urbech

At the very beginning, it should be explained that Urbech is a special paste made from plant seeds, ground with stone millstones without the use of mechanized equipment. It is this method that allows you to increase the healing power of the product, further activating its beneficial qualities.

Milk thistle urbech is a product unique in its properties and taste. It is distinguished by a tart, sweet taste and aroma of herbs with nutty notes. It perfectly satisfies hunger, saturating the body with fiber and filling it with strength and health. The wonderful properties of the paste "rely" on its composition, in which they found:

• vitamins of group B, A, PP, K, H, F;
• stearic, oleic, linoleic acid;
• flavonoids;
• chlorine;
• magnesium;
• fluorine;
• zinc;
• manganese;
• selenium;
• phosphorus;
• essential oils;
• hormone-like enzymes.

Such a list of useful vitamins and minerals allows Urbech to have a beneficial effect on human health. The product is easily absorbed by the body and can be considered completely dietary. Its main property is considered to be the ability to affect the human liver, restoring its damaged cells and maintaining the state of the organ as a whole.

But these are not all the useful properties:

• normalization of the gastrointestinal tract;
• acceleration of metabolic processes;
• removal of toxins and toxins;
• preventing aging processes;
• prevention of salt deposits;
• accelerating the process of removing bile from the body;
• normalization and prevention of blood vessels;
• regulation of blood sugar;
• prevention of metastases;
• removal of the consequences of chemotherapy;
• improved blood composition;
• treatment and prevention of inflammatory processes of the skin;
• normalization of the cardiovascular system.

It is difficult to overestimate all the possibilities of Urbech, but it also has "pitfalls" or contraindications. So, with epilepsy, heart rhythm disturbances, shortness of breath, bronchial spasms (or predisposition to them), individual intolerance, the product is not recommended for use. In addition, consultation is necessary for urolithiasis and gallstone diseases.

In other cases, it can only be beneficial, of course, with moderate consumption.

Is milk thistle flour good for you?

Milk thistle grains, ground into powder, is a flour that also has a useful composition of micro- and macroelements aimed at healing and maintaining human health. These nutrients include:

• vitamins of group B, A, E, K, D;
• lavonoids;
• fatty acid.

The list, of course, is less than that of urbech or raw product. This is due to the fact that during processing, some of the useful elements are lost, but those that are preserved have the following effect on the body:

• wound healing;
• antioxidant;
• regenerating and protecting liver cells;
• strengthening the immune system;
• antiviral;
• increasing metabolism;
• regulating the activity of the cardiovascular system;
• normalizing reproductive functions;
• improving digestion;
• prevents atherosclerosis and allergies;
• improves the condition of the epidermis and hair.
• Contraindications to use can be:
• children up to age 12;
• pregnancy;
• diseases of the gastrointestinal tract in the acute phase.

It should also be remembered that for the treatment of specific ailments, there is a dose prescribed by a specialist, and for preventive purposes it is recommended to use no more than 2 tablespoons. product per day, while it is necessary to interrupt the intake for two or three days. Observing all the advice and recommendations of experts, the miracle powder will help get rid of some diagnoses, prevent the onset of illness, maintain health, beauty and youth!

In ancient times, there were no medicines, so wise folk healers healed with the help of natural preparations, the recipes of which have come down to our time and are still used to treat patients.

Milk thistle has also been known since ancient times. It has been and is being used, using past experience, to treat ailments such as:

• hepatitis;
• gastritis;
• cholecystitis;
• psoriasis;
• swelling;
• acne;
• varicose veins;
• joint pain;
• diabetes;
• cholelithiasis;
• dysfunction of the thyroid gland;
• phlebeurysm;
• hemorrhoids;
• hair loss;
• diseases of the cardiovascular system;
• diseases of the genitourinary system;
• decreased sexual activity;
• dropsy;
• removal of toxins and toxins;
• the consequences of radiation and chemical therapy;
• intoxication of the body (including alcohol, drugs, etc.);
• acute food poisoning;
• burns;
• skin inflammation;
• excess weight.

An amazing plant is able to cope with all the listed diseases and has proved its effectiveness more than once.

There are dozens of recipes that, despite the antiquity of their origin, have not lost their relevance in the modern world.

With diabetes mellitus

Diabetes mellitus is a serious diagnosis in which the patient is forced to refuse many meals and products in order not to cause complications of his condition. Milk thistle is able to lower blood sugar levels, and therefore preparations based on it are not prohibited for diabetics. Also, with such a diagnosis, the herb helps to regulate the level of glucose in the blood, activate the production of leucogen, which fights the disease, normalize hormones, the work of the nervous system and the gastrointestinal tract, lower cholesterol, protect the musculoskeletal system, prevent strokes, atherosclerosis and have a beneficial effect on the general condition of the patient. All these qualities make the plant an indispensable drug for the fight against diabetes.

There are many known recipes with thistle for the treatment of diabetes.

Classic recipe
Composition:

• milk thistle meal - 30 g;
• boiling water - 500 ml.

Combine the components and heat in a water bath for 15 minutes. During this time, the volume should decrease in its quantity up to 2 times. Next, filter and cool the preparation. Take such a remedy every time after meals 1 tablespoon.

With pancreatitis

Inflammation of the pancreas forces the patient to strictly monitor his diet and carry out all the appointments of a specialist, because the complexity and danger of the diagnosis implies serious and dangerous consequences. Thistle with this disease is a powerful tool for regulating the functioning of the organ and its restoration. Selenium and silymarin, which are part of the composition, perfectly eliminate the inflammatory process, help the excretion of bile, and normalize the general condition of the pancreas. In addition, the choleretic, diaphoretic, diuretic and laxative properties have a beneficial complex effect on the damaged gland, thereby helping to defeat the disease.

The herb is taken in any form, based on their preferences, as well as on the advice of a specialist.

The most popular is this remedy:

• milk thistle seeds - 1 tsp;
• boiling water - 250 ml.

Combine the ingredients in a tightly closing container (it is better to use a thermos) and keep the drink for 60 minutes. Consume the composition three times a day, half a glass before each meal.

With gastritis

Gastritis is one of the most common diagnoses. Nervous stress, inadequate and irregular nutrition, predisposition and viruses lead to the onset of this disease. Milk thistle can also become an assistant in the fight against the disease, the amazing composition and properties of which allow it to cope with this disease. With gastritis, the herb improves the digestive process, reduces the risk of malignant tumors, removes toxins, relieves inflammation, has an antibacterial effect, and protects against the effects of stress. The product is especially recommended for those who have increased acidity, because thistle regulates the secretion of gastric juice, preventing additional irritation of damaged tissue.

In the process of treating gastritis, fresh herb juice is usually used. Its in the amount of 1 tsp. mixed with 250 ml of warm water and consumed up to 6 times a day for 2 tbsp. The treatment lasts about 30 days.

For the intestines

Problems in the intestines do not allow the body to fully exist. Diseases of the organ can be eliminated by taking milk thistle as a means of cleansing the body of toxins and toxins, normalizing the process of defecation, eliminating inflammatory processes, relieving irritation of the mucous membrane and restoring healthy microflora.

It is better to take thistle for intestinal treatment in the form of 1 tsp meal. up to 4 times a day. In this case, the dose and duration of the recovery process must be determined by a specialist, since if the daily norm is exceeded, the condition may worsen due to additional irritation of the mucous membrane.

For constipation

It has been established that in the treatment of constipation, milk thistle has repeatedly proven the effectiveness of its use. The plant has a laxative effect and does not harm the liver. It normalizes the process of defecation by softening the stool, while also preventing damage to the intestinal walls.

Most often, for the treatment of such a delicate problem, the use of both meal and herb oil is prescribed. The meal is mixed with warm water in the following ratio: 1 tsp. raw materials for 120 ml of liquid. The infusion is taken half an hour before meals in the morning on an empty stomach.

Also, to eliminate the disease, seeds and even plant leaves are taken, which, if desired, can be added, for example, to a salad, making the dish not only interesting in taste, but also useful!

With gout

Gout is a “royal” disease, but unpleasant, moreover, very insidious. It will be useful for people suffering from this disease to purchase thistle seeds and undergo a course of treatment with products prepared from this raw material. First of all, the effectiveness of such drugs is associated with the contained zinc, vitamin E and carotenoids. It is these substances that activate the process of collagen production, which is the main component in the "building" of composite cartilage and ligaments. Moreover, the anti-inflammatory and diuretic effects have a complex effect on the body, removing excess fluid, preventing the deposition of salts and providing a general strengthening effect.

One of the ways to treat the disease is to use a tincture from the seeds of the plant. To prepare it you will need:

• milk thistle seeds - 30 g;
• alcohol - 300 ml.

Rinse the seeds and combine with alcohol. Seal a glass vessel and leave in the dark for 14 days. Filter the finished product and squeeze the seeds of the plant. The agent should be taken 3 to 5 times a day, 25 drops diluted in 100 ml of liquid (preferably water), half an hour before meals for 30 days.

With colitis

This diagnosis involves inflammation of the colon. For the treatment of this disease, thistle can be used, if not as the main medicine, then a good and empirically proven auxiliary agent that has a beneficial effect on the damaged organ. It is better to use oil, because it is it that has an enveloping quality, thereby reducing inflammation and protecting the walls from additional irritation. In addition, the product has wound healing and regenerative properties.

Thus, the use of milk thistle oil will help the patient to quickly cope with the disease and defeat an unpleasant diagnosis.

During the 30-day course, you need to take 1.5 tsp. product twice a day (morning and evening) a quarter of an hour before meals.

Enemas with 30 ml of oil are also recommended. But still, before using the funds, you need to consult with a specialist who has sufficient experience and the necessary knowledge to select the correct and complete course of treatment.

For the liver

The unique capabilities of milk thistle, which can heal from many diseases, are primarily aimed at treating and restoring the liver. Thanks to its wonderful list of nutrients, and most importantly silymarin, thorny weed is a natural hepatoprotector. The plant not only helps to get rid of cirrhosis, hepatitis, organ intoxication and other dangerous diseases, but also restores liver cells, maintaining its health. Taxifalin and flavonoids guard liver health by preventing cell death and promoting new cell formation. In addition, milk thistle improves all metabolic processes, removes toxins, activates the production of proteins and RNA polymerases. The plant is prescribed for the following hepatic diagnoses:

• dystrophy;
• alcohol or drug intoxication;
• hepatitis A, B, C;
• cirrhosis;
• cancer diseases;
• traumatic injuries.

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As a rule, either capsules or an oily formulation are taken. The latter is consumed in an amount of 2 tsp. per day for 60 days, after which they are interrupted for 37 days and repeat the course.

With hemorrhoids

A sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy diet, pregnancy and childbirth, varicose veins and predisposition - all these are the reasons for the appearance of an expansion of the hemorrhoidal vein or hemorrhoids.

Milk thistle can cope with such a diagnosis, thanks to the presence of omega-6 and omega-9, zinc, manganese, flavonoids. These substances increase the elasticity of blood vessels, get rid of cholesterol plaques, normalize the process of defecation, eliminate inflammation, and have an antibacterial effect.

You can also take a decoction of milk thistle seeds to further maintain the elasticity of the veins, prevent inflammation, reduce the risk of blood clots, and also to avoid fungal infections.

With cholecystitis

Gallbladder inflammation is an inflammatory condition. That is why thistle is a popular remedy for the treatment of this diagnosis, not only among representatives of traditional medicine, but also official.

A wide range of useful substances helps the plant to relieve inflammation, remove bile, relieve spasms in the biliary system, destroy stones in the organ, preventing their reoccurrence, and also eliminate pathogens. In addition, milk thistle regulates the production of bile, purifies the blood, removes harmful substances and protects the liver. Therefore, its use in this case is simply necessary.

Most often, for the treatment of cholecystitis, a tincture of grass seeds is used:

• milk thistle seeds - 20 g;
• alcohol - 200 ml.

Rinse the seeds and combine with alcohol. Seal a glass vessel and leave in the dark for 14 days. Filter the finished product and squeeze the seeds of the plant. The agent should be taken up to 5 times a day, 25 drops diluted in 50 ml of liquid (water). The consumption should take place half an hour before meals within 30 days.

For joints

Joint diseases and pain associated with these conditions respond well to the treatment of milk thistle, whose composition of useful micro- and macronutrients helps to cope with such problems. So, thistle is good for joints due to the following properties:

• relief of pain syndromes;
• reduction of inflammatory processes;
• activation of collagen production;
• restoration of damaged bone tissue;
• elimination of muscle pain and cramps.

For treatment, you need to use the meal. The required amount is 30 g per glass of boiling water. Next, combine the components and warm them up with a water bath for half an hour, then leave for the same amount of time. The broth is then filtered and consumed no more than 5 times a day, half an hour before meals, 1 tbsp. The duration of the course is 3 weeks. In total, 2 courses are held, between which there is a two-week break.

With varicose veins

Varicose veins are a common diagnosis not only in women, but also in men. The thistle will be useful in this case. It will relieve fatigue, eliminate edema, improve the elasticity of blood vessels, reduce the risk of blood clots and have a positive effect on the entire body.

An excellent and very effective remedy for combating the disease is the same alcohol tincture:

• milk thistle seeds - 10 g;
• alcohol - 100 ml.

Mode of application:

1. Rinse the seeds and combine with alcohol.
2. Seal a glass vessel and insist in the dark for 14 days, occasionally shaking the composition.
3. Filter the finished product and squeeze the seeds of the plant.

The agent should be taken 5 times a day, 20 drops diluted in 50 ml of liquid (water). The consumption should take place half an hour before meals within 30 days. Next, you need to take a 14-day break and repeat the course again. In total, 6 repetitions are recommended.

From cough

Milk thistle helps to get rid of many ailments, including coughing. In this case, the nature of the disease does not matter. It can be a smoker's cough, viral, colds in nature, or associated with the interaction of harmful substances in the environment. The plant will relieve spasms, prevent edema, destroy viral pathogens, remove harmful toxins and toxins, reduce the risk of cancer, and also help the immune system to cope with viruses.

When coughing, you can take either an alcoholic tincture or a decoction of the herb, which will require:

• milk thistle meal - 3 tsp;
• water - 0.5 l.

Combine the components and bring in a water bath until boiling, then simmer for another half hour. Next, filter the broth and use it hot with the addition of a spoonful of honey.

With psoriasis

This diagnosis is considered intractable. But here, too, the thistle thistles carry their magical healing effect. With psoriasis, the plant cleanses the intestines, relieves inflammation, strengthens the immune system, eliminates and helps the healing of wounds and psoriatic plaques, moisturizes the skin, relieves itching and flaking.

As an additional drug, you can take the infusion of the plant, pouring a glass of boiling water over 1 tsp. meal. The composition should stand for 30 minutes. Then filter it and drink 250 ml three times a day. If you continue the treatment for about 3 months, then the liver is able to cleanse itself in full.

Types of healing compositions

The seeds, leaves and roots of thistle have healing powers, as well as products made from parts of a wonderful plant so beneficial to human health. The action of oil, meal, infusion, etc. similar, since all of the listed compositions have almost identical properties.

Infusion

Thistle infusion is taken for most of the conditions that the herb can treat. It perfectly cleanses the liver, restores immunity, lowers sugar and cholesterol levels, removes toxins and toxins, and normalizes the work of the cardiovascular system. It is also used as a means to strengthen hair, nails, as well as to preserve youthful skin.

To prepare the infusion, you need to take 1 tsp. milk thistle meal and pour 250 ml of boiling water over it. Then let the composition stand for about 15 minutes, then filter and add water to obtain the initial volume of the product.

Most often, infusions are consumed about 3-5 times a day before meals.

Tincture

The prepared alcoholic tincture is also used for all diseases that the plant can heal. Of course, children should not be given it, as well as pregnant and lactating women. In other cases, its use will help get rid of pain syndromes, cough, inflammation, etc. It should be remembered that the agent is very concentrated and potent, therefore, when used, take up to 25 drops at a time, combining them with water.

The tincture can be prepared with alcohol or vodka. At home, a vodka-based elixir is often prepared. For him you need to take 50 g of grass meal and 0.5 liters of vodka. Combine the components in a glass vessel, which is placed in the dark for 14 days, then filtered and stored in the refrigerator.

Decoction

The broth is used in the same cases as the infusion. It is more gentle than tincture, but no less effective.

To prepare it, you need the following components:

• milk thistle meal - 1 tablespoon;
• boiling water - 200 ml.

Combine boiling water with the plant, and then bring to a boil in a water bath and heat for 20 minutes. Then cool the broth for about 10 minutes, filter and then add water to reach the original volume of the product.

Tea

Thistle tea is an excellent tool for removing toxins and toxins, strengthening the immune system and maintaining the nervous system.

You can buy a ready-to-eat product or make it yourself. This will require 1 tbsp. plant seeds and 1 cup boiling water. Combine the components and leave for 20 minutes. After that, filter the tea and drink half a glass twice a day. Optionally add mint leaves, dried fruits, honey and other components that improve the slightly bitter taste of the drink.

Ointment

This product is intended for external use. It has an excellent wound healing effect that can get rid of ulcers, speed up the healing process, eliminate the effects of burns, and also help the fair sex to get rid of the "heel" cracks.

To prepare the ointment, you will need:

• olive oil - 500 ml;
• milk thistle seeds - 5 tablespoons

Mix the components with each other and put in a water bath for 15 minutes. Next, give the composition time to cool down, and filter the ointment with a thick layer of gauze. Squeeze the remaining cake thoroughly into the resulting preparation.

Store the product in a glass jar tightly closed, trying to use it within 2-3 days.

For the manufacture of milk thistle products, meal is mainly used - a residual product obtained during the processing of seeds and the production of oil from them by cold pressing. The meal differs from the powder in that the amount of oils is reduced in its composition, but the fiber content is increased. Its healing properties include:

• antioxidant;
• regenerating;
• restoring;
• antitoxic;
• anti-inflammatory;
• strengthening.

His help to the body is invaluable, but there are also diagnoses in which the use of meal is contraindicated:

• epilepsy;
• children up to age 12;
• pathology of the biliary tract;
• cholelithiasis;
• individual intolerance to the product;
• chronic diseases.

In other cases, before use, if there are any abnormalities in the body, it is better to consult with a specialist who can accurately determine the dose of the drug and the possibility of its use.

When using the product on your own, you should use the general rules for taking meal:

1. Complete rejection of alcohol in any form.
2. Use for prophylactic purposes and for treatment, excluding liver disease, should correspond to the following proportion: 1 g of product per 1 kg of weight. This ratio is considered optimal by experts. In case of violations of the liver, the dose should be set only by a physician.
3. The meal is taken 5 times a day.
4. It is better to use homemade meal.

These tips will help you determine the correct dose of the drug and restore health.

Milk thistle oil: properties and uses

Thistle oil is a miraculous elixir aimed at preserving the health and beauty of mankind. The product is made from plant seeds using a cold-pressed procedure, and its beneficial effects are due to the amazing content of beneficial nutrients, which include:

• vitamins K and E;
• phytosterols;
• flavonoids;
• tyramine;
• histamine;
• omega-6 and omega-9;
• stearic, palmitic, arachidic, behenic acid;
• manganese;
• potassium;
• phosphorus;
• magnesium;
• chromium;
• selenium;
• copper;
• zinc;
• aluminum;
• iron.

Thanks to this list of substances, oil has many possibilities:

• strengthens the immune system;
• preserves and increases life potential;
• increases resistance to virus attacks;
• restores organs and functions of almost all body systems;
• removes toxins and toxins;
• accelerates the wound healing process;
• reduces the risk of oncological diseases;
• regulates the work of the nervous system, cardiovascular;
• lowers cholesterol levels;
• normalizes lipid metabolism;
• reduces the risk of blood clots;
• helps to lower pressure;
• strengthens blood vessels;
• treats hemorrhoids;
• normalizes the functions of the digestive tract;
• fights skin imperfection;
• restores reproductive function;
• treats diseases of the oral cavity.

A unique drug can benefit the entire body, but it must be consumed depending on the diagnosis and treatment process. The course and the norm are established by a specialist with appropriate education and experience in using the product. In addition, for treatment, it is necessary to purchase only a high-quality product that must meet the following rules:

• transparent glass containers;
• yellow-green color, bitter taste;
• production by cold pressing;
• plant extract - not less than 80%.

Such a remedy is stored in the refrigerator for about a year and is consumed without fear of harming the body.

Application in cosmetology

Cosmetologists appreciated the uniqueness of thistle and its ability to restore skin elasticity, maintain its beauty and preserve youth, eliminate inflammation and fight rashes, protect against the harmful effects of the environment, maintain water balance, and strengthen hair.

Milk thistle is found in many cosmetic products, but it is better and more correct to make them at home using only natural materials that are available and no less effective than store products.

For problem skin

The composition includes oils:

• milk thistle;
• olive;
• almond;
• grape;
• peach;
• apricot.

Mix all components in equal parts and apply to clean skin every day.

Anti wrinkle

• milk thistle oil - 3 parts;
• avocado oil - 1 part.

Peeling

• milk thistle oil - 1 tablespoon;
• milk thistle seeds - 8 tsp

Chop the seeds, heat the oil. Combine the components, rub into the skin of the face and wait a quarter of an hour. Remove residues with a napkin.

For hair

• milk thistle oil - 10 ml;
• rose oil - 2 drops;
• shampoo - 100 ml.

Add oils to your favorite shampoo, mix and after 10 minutes wash your hair in the usual way.

These recipes seem simple, but their effectiveness is really amazing, so you should definitely try using thistle to maintain healthy hair and skin.

Thistle is useful not only for people, but also for animals. Parts of the plant are specially added to their feed in order to prevent and maintain a healthy liver. In this case, the norms are calculated based on the weight of the animal. Most often, they take a fraction of the daily allowance for a person and add it to food for a dog or cat.

If there is no desire to calculate the dose yourself, then you can purchase a finished product already with the addition of a plant designed for the breed and weight of the animal.

Contraindications for use

The benefits of a thistle cannot be overstated. But still, this almost omnipotent plant has its drawbacks. The use of herbs is contraindicated in the following conditions and diseases:

• chronic ailments (asthma, pancreatitis, cholecystitis);
• psychical deviations;
• epilepsy;
• dyspnea;
• hepatic colic;
• individual intolerance;
• pregnancy and lactation;
• children under 12 years of age.

As for side effects, they can manifest themselves as a slight disorder of bowel function or heaviness in the hepatic region, but this is quite rare.

So, the "omnipresent weed" or "harmful thorn" actually turned out to be the most unique milk thistle, given to preserve and restore human health.

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A fairly tall plant that has large purple or purple inflorescences ( milk thistle), today it can often be seen on wastelands, along roads or on railway tracks. Gardeners and gardeners hate this herb due to the fact that it often "drowns out" useful plants and even small shrubs.

Medicinal properties of milk thistle few people know, but, nevertheless, it should be noted that its seeds, inflorescences and leaves help to fight with liver disease.

As a medicine, this plant was known even in Ancient Egypt and Greece. For the first time, such famous healers and scientists of antiquity as Galena and Dioscorides mentioned milk thistle in their treatises.

Today this plant is used in folk and official medicine in many countries of the world, including in Russia. Milk thistle gained immense popularity in the 60s of the last century, when comprehensive studies of its properties began.

As a rule, only milk thistle seeds, from which oils, flour or meal are made. But for treatment, you can also use tinctures from flowers or leaves.

Various parts of milk thistle are actively used in pharmacology, as well as in dietetics. For example, the plant is great for losing weight.

Milk thistle herb: its properties and uses

It can be attributed to the Asteraceae family. Milk thistle is also often called spotted thistle... The use of milk thistle for medical purposes can be different, but it is most often used to treat diseases of the stomach, liver or intestines.

The plant is one or two years old. Its height is quite large, sometimes it can even reach two meters, although most often it does not exceed 150 cm.The stem of the milk thistle is erect, quite branched, the leaves can be dark green or light green with frequent pearlescent spots ( depending on the place of germination). Yellow thistles can be seen on the leaves of the milk thistle.

The inflorescences resemble small baskets of lilac or purple hue. In diameter, they can reach 6 cm. After the flower ripens, fruits are formed in a grayish achene, around which thorny leaves also grow. It ends with the so-called "tuft", which can be twice the size of the achene itself. The seeds do not have a smell, but they taste bitter.

The plant grows throughout South and Central Europe and in the center of Asia. The most valuable for medicine are seeds, although people have learned to use milk thistle for the most unusual purposes. There is, for example, milk thistle honey.

Seeds usually start in August and finish in October. In order not to be mistaken with the ripening time, it is necessary to pay attention to the fluff in the achene, which becomes whitish. If you need plant roots, which are also actively used in medicine, then they must be dug up in the autumn.

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Milk thistle contains a lot of different vitamins, trace elements and other important substances. The most basic ones are:

• Silymarin is a very difficult substance to find in nature. It helps to heal the membrane that envelops the cells of the human body. It also increases the production of bile, improves the process of cell formation, and neutralizes the effect of poisons.
• Various oils - help to improve cell and tissue regeneration, relieve inflammation, and improve wound healing processes.
• Essential oil - helps to normalize the functioning of the central nervous system, increase the secretion of glands in the body, and enhance motor skills.
• Various resins - with their help, wounds are disinfected, the general defense of the body increases, bacteria and microbes are neutralized faster.
• Mucus - eliminates the focus of inflammation, accelerates healing, excretes phlegm.
• Lignans - help to speed up oxygen metabolism, remove toxins from the body, and reduce the amount of cholesterol in the blood.
• Flavonoids - with their help, you can strengthen capillaries, normalize blood pressure, and stimulate the adrenal glands.
• Saponins - improving the synthesis of corticosteroids in the body, regulating salt and water metabolism, relieving the inflammatory process.
• Organic acids - improve appetite, help in the breakdown of fats, strengthen the immune system.
• Alkaloids - normalize blood circulation, reduce pain.
• Proteins - help the body to provide itself with antibodies, enzymes and hormones, improve hormonal balance, take part in the transport of hemoglobin.
• Vitamins (B, K, C, E) - add energy to the muscles, help reduce the concentration of uric acid in the blood, help with metabolic processes in tissues, strengthen capillaries.
• Selenium - treatment of the liver, normalizes the thyroid gland, accelerates healing.

Take milk thistle it can be in the form of infusions, decoctions, tea, powders, tablets, syrups, in addition, it is often added to other medicines. If you see milk thistle in the medicine, instructions for use will tell you how to properly take it.

When taking seeds, they must be ground before consumption. The daily rate is 20 grams. note that take milk thistle seeds before meals... It is necessary to distribute the daily dose throughout the day.

If you want to know how to take milk thistle powder for liver, then you can make such an infusion even in the evening, just fill it with water. Remember to use boiled hot water. It is also worth consuming only 20 grams of powder here. This infusion is taken half an hour before meals to cleanse your body.

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Useful properties and contraindications of milk thistle

Speaking about the advantages of this plant, it should be noted right away that it is great for people who suffer from liver diseases... But today, milk thistle is used in almost all areas of medicine, which only increases its benefits.

The most common area where this plant can be used is, of course, in hepatology. Powders, oils, infusions and other medicines are taken by people with hepatitis C, dystrophy, and cirrhosis of the liver. In addition, milk thistle helps with chronic poisoning with drugs, alcohol, food, medicine, it is often prescribed to pregnant women if they suffer from severe toxicosis.

An interesting fact is that milk thistle is, perhaps, the only remedy that will help a person who has been poisoned by pale toadstool survive.

Milk thistle is actively used to strengthen the cardiovascular system, especially the capillaries. It is used after radiation and chemical therapy, as it helps to remove toxins, radionuclides, radiation and heavy metals from the body.

Milk thistle extract helps to get rid of excess weight, in addition, it removes sugar from the blood, therefore it is actively used by patients with diabetes mellitus. Due to the fact that the plant contains vitamin E, it can be used in dermatology. It helps to get rid of acne, baldness. Milk thistle oil in capsules is actively used in cosmetology.

The main feature of this plant is its antioxidant properties. This is an action that helps to create a high resistance to the oxidative process that negatively affects the functioning of the liver.

These are reactive oxygen species that can damage one of the most important human organs.

Over the past few decades, scientists have been trying to fully study exactly how oxidative processes affect the liver. Oxygen production is normal for cells, but it can increase if the body is exposed to drugs or alcohol. When the liver becomes inflamed, oxygen is produced by the inflamed cells, which can cause a large number of cells to die.

Milk thistle for cleansing the liver, video:

Silymarin, as well as the flavonoids found in milk thistle, help to slow down the oxidation process, which has a positive effect on the liver.

Among other things, flavonoids also have excellent immunomodulatory properties. Therefore, if milk thistle-based preparations are taken for at least six months, then you can see a significant decrease in the activity of cytotoxic lymphocytes, which are formed during alcohol intoxication.

Of course, despite all the positive aspects, it is necessary to use milk thistle-based products under the strict supervision of doctors.

This is explained large amounts of phosphorus and calciumwhich, if taken incorrectly, can cause negative effects in the body.

If you suffer from cardiovascular disease, then take milk thistle stands apprehensively. This plant is contraindicated in such cases:

• If a person has an individual intolerance, which is very rare.
• Epilepsy and other mental disorders.
• Acute cholecystitis, liver failure, pancreatitis, cirrhotic liver damage, asthma.
• Shortness of breath.

Pregnant women and lactating mothers can only consume milk thistle under the supervision of their doctor.

When taking the plant, side effects may appear: pain in the liver, diarrhea. If they persist for more than two days, then the drug should be canceled.

Milk thistle oil: features and methods of application

The oil made from this plant is distinguished by wound healing, hepatoprotective and anti-burn properties. It is often compared to, although the former has many more positive characteristics.

They use such a product for diabetes, psoriasis, eczema, liver disease or allergies. If you don't know how to take milk thistle oilthen the following information will be helpful to you.

Take 5 teaspoons of ground milk thistle seeds and pour 500 ml of olive oil or any other oil on them. Boil the resulting mixture in a water bath for about a quarter of an hour. Next, the oil needs to be insisted for half an hour and filtered.

It is worth taking one teaspoon three times a day.

You can also buy ready-made oil at any pharmacy.

Milk thistle oil: benefits and harms

As mentioned above, milk thistle is a practically harmless product. Allergies or individual intolerances to the oil from this plant are very rare.

Milk thistle for the liver is an irreplaceable product, therefore, if you suffer from any diseases associated with this organ, then you should definitely purchase or make your own oil from this plant.

In addition, it can significantly strengthen human immunity, improve the digestion process, raise the tone of the whole body, and improve metabolism. Those who want to lose weight and put their body in order must necessarily have such an oil in their arsenal.

It can be found in many medicines. Especially often it can be found in the complex treatment of cirrhosis. Note that it can be taken as an essential drug supplement without any problem.

Milk thistle meal: features and methods of application

Meal is called the seeds of a plant. (in this case, milk thistle), which are ground to obtain a powdery mass. The main feature of such a powder is the fact that it is cold pressed, due to which vegetable oil is obtained from the seeds.

Fiber found in milk thistle meal, works great on the intestines, cleansing it. In addition, such a drug helps to normalize the body's work, thanks to vitamins and biologically active elements. Milk thistle liver cleaning will pass quickly and without problems if you use the meal.

Milk thistle meal has many useful properties. Among them are:

• The ability to regulate fat metabolism, regulation of the central nervous system, organs of vision and skin.
• Improving intestinal motility.
• Restoration, improvement and strengthening of the liver.
• Establishment of the body's defenses against unfavorable environmental factors.
• Improved bile outflow.
• Bringing blood pressure back to normal.
• Improving metabolism in the body.
• Removal of radionuclides, slags and toxins.
• Removal of glucose to normal levels.
• Improving kidney function.

Milk thistle for the liver is a real miracle cure, especially if used in the form of meal. If you want to use this plant for medicinal purposes, then it must be remembered that the meal can be used in the amount of 1 teaspoonful three times a day. At the same time, remember that it can be used no earlier and no later than half an hour before a meal.

You can drink it only with warm water so that the meal has a positive effect on the intestines. The course should be continued for at least 40 days. After that, you can take a two-week break, and then resume the forty-day course again. The frequency of continuation is determined only by the doctor.

For prevention apply meal you can also. But here one teaspoon is taken only once a day, on an empty stomach. A preventive course is established by a doctor, taking into account the individual characteristics of each organism. As a rule, such a course can last from twenty to forty days.

It is also interesting that milk thistle meal even children ( from 3 years old), but for them the use should be prescribed exclusively by a doctor.

Milk thistle meal: benefits and harms

No side effects were observed when using the meal of this plant. Although some people complained of mild pain in the liver area. If you are going to take milk thistle meal, indications and contraindications for usemust be studied.

So, for example, you cannot immediately take a large dose if the patient has kidney or gallbladder stones. It is best to take the drug gradually and under the strict supervision of your doctor.

Also, with caution, you need to resort to the use of this tool for pregnant and lactating women. It is not recommended if you have an individual intolerance to the plant.

Other medicines with milk thistle

The best milk thistle liver cleanser is tincture. Among other things, such a medical preparation, which can be made without any problems at home, will help to better remove bile from the body, eliminate unpleasant pain in the joints, and reduce pain in the liver.

Many people suffering from skin problems, dermatitis, psoriasis, acne can use a special tincture with this herb.

Interestingly, such means do not need to wipe or cleanse the skin. The tincture is taken orally, helping to cope with many problems at the same time.

Decoctions are also made from milk thistle, which help not only with diseases of the liver and pancreas, but also with the kidneys. Some people prefer to use juices, extracts, herbal teas or syrups. The latter can be purchased without any problems at pharmacies. Often these drugs are intended for the treatment of hemorrhoids, colitis, heart disease and respiratory tract.

Folk recipes with milk thistle

Today on the Internet you can find a huge number of different recipes with this plant, the reviews of which are quite positive. Even eating regular milk thistle seeds will already help you to significantly improve your condition, cleanse the liver, pancreas, kidneys.

Patients with hepatitis can eat one tablespoon of seeds ( necessarily germinated) to help your body cope with illness faster.

Interestingly, you can sprout the seeds yourself at home. But note that milk thistle sprouts take longer to grow than.

The meal can be made by grinding the grains into a powdery mass ( use a coffee grinder for this). It is usually used to improve liver health.

To prepare, you need to grind the seeds of the plant into powder, take 30 grams of this powder and pour it into half a liter of water. Simmer over low heat until half of the liquid evaporates. Drink one tablespoon every hour during the day for three weeks, then take a break ( for two weeks). If liver diseases recur, then you can repeat the course again.

If you need to cook milk thistle tincture on alcohol, then you need to take 50 grams of powder ( meal) plants, add to 0.5 liters of vodka. The tincture should be infused for about two weeks. Note that it needs to be stirred or shaken from time to time. The course of administration consists of 25 drops of tincture, which must be taken half an hour before meals 4-5 times a day.

Milk thistle tea can be freely purchased at any pharmacy, but if you do not trust such drugs, you can prepare your own. It can be prepared from the powder of the plant or from its leaves.

Take one teaspoon of dried leaves ( or meal), pour boiling water over and let it brew for about half an hour. Then strain the drink.

Drink hot, preferably three times a day: in the morning ( fasting), in the afternoon ( before lunch) and in the evening ( before bedtime). This drink is great for fighting varicose veins.

To make the juice, you need to stock up on plenty of fresh milk thistle leaves. They are usually picked before the plant blooms.

The juice must be fixed with alcohol. The ratio should be 1 liter of juice per 50 ml of alcohol ( 70%) ... You need to store the drink in the refrigerator.

You can also prepare an infusion. To do this, take one teaspoon of dry herbs or seeds, pour boiling water over it, leave for about 20 minutes, and then strain. The infusion should be taken orally in small sips three times a day. It is best to work out the following scheme for yourself: half a glass of infusion before breakfast, a quarter before lunch and a quarter before dinner.

Medicinal (pharmacy) preparations with milk thistle

Milk thistle is actively used by manufacturers of various tablets, oils, teas and other similar products. Today in the pharmacy you can buy a lot of different medicines, which are based on this interesting plant. If we talk about the most popular means, then it is worth mentioning:

1. Gepabene is a hepatoprotector, which contains milk thistle as one of the main elements. There is also an extract of the herb of smoke, which helps to normalize the amount of bile secreted, relieve spasms of the gallbladder, and facilitate the work of the liver.
2. Sibektan is another popular hepatoprotector based on milk thistle extract. It is not only an antioxidant and choleretic drug, but also helps to calm spasms, stimulate protein synthesis.
3. Silymar is a modern hepatoprotector, which is also a membrane stabilizer, choleretic and antioxidant. Milk thistle Silymar tablets are the main ingredient, but other herbs can also be found here that have a positive effect on the liver and gallbladder.

Some drugs can be actively taken even for prophylaxis.

Milk thistle has shown positive effects on the health and beauty of the skin more than once, so if you want to improve your appearance, you need to purchase it at the pharmacy or make your own oil from this plant.

Please note that before taking any herbal remedy it is best to consult your doctor.

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In view of this, it is often used in folk medicine. This plant is especially useful for the liver, due to the peculiarities of its composition. To have an extremely positive effect on the liver, you need to know how to properly take milk thistle.

Milk thistle contains more than 400 nutrients that are necessary for the human body to function properly. The main active ingredient that has a significant effect on the state of the liver is silymarin. The plant contains about 12 types of silymarin compounds that have a positive effect on the liver.

In addition, the grass contains a large amount of trace elements - magnesium and iron. In less significant quantities, milk thistle contains serenium, chromium, iodine. The plant contains vitamins of all groups, essential oils, and substances responsible for the production of amines.

Useful properties of milk thistle:

• restorative effect on liver cell membranes
• protection against toxic substances
• strengthening the walls of small blood vessels
• regenerative properties
• strengthening the body's immune mechanisms
• influence on metabolic processes and normalization of weight

Milk thistle is often used as a wound healing agent. Diabetics are recommended to take medicine with such a plant due to the fact that it is. It can also be used for gynecological diseases.

In general, milk thistle is characterized by many positive qualities, which is explained by the presence of a wide range of nutrients in its composition.

Milk thistle and liver disease

The presented plant is actively used in medicine as a hepatoprotector. Silymarin has a protective function, protecting liver cells from the negative effects of toxins. The substance also activates the processes of regeneration of damaged tissues, stimulating the production of certain components necessary to strengthen cell membranes. The prostaglandin produced by silymarin is anti-inflammatory.

Reception of milk thistle is advisable for such diseases:

1. ... An inflammation in which the gallbladder becomes inflamed. The disease develops due to a violation of the bile outflow. The chronic form is accompanied by the formation of stones. With cholecystitis, patients have increased weakness, an unpleasant taste in the mouth, pain in the right side.
2. ... Inflammatory pathology that affects liver tissue. As a rule, it is of viral origin, however, there are autoimmune and toxic forms of the disease. Symptoms most often appear in the later stages. The most common: weakness, nausea, jaundice, pain.
3. Obstruction of the bile ducts. A disorder resulting from improper contraction of the gallbladder and its appendages. It can also occur due to a muscle disorder of the sphincter. It is accompanied by short-term pain and delayed menstruation in women.
4. Severe poisoning. Milk thistle is recommended to be taken to restore the liver after severe intoxication. In particular, the plant is used to treat poisoning with alcoholic beverages, plant poisons, mushrooms, metal compounds and various chemicals. Similarly, the plant can be used for rehabilitation after treatment with drugs that have a negative effect on the liver.