Milk Thistle Is Good for More Than Just the Liver

Milk thistle has been used in Europe for over 2000 years for the treatment of liver problems (1). It is native to the Mediterranean regions of Europe, North Africa, the Middle East and has been naturalized to Australia and California. Milk thistle has been used for the treatment of liver diseases such as alcoholic hepatitis, cirrhosis, liver poisoning, and viral hepatitis. It helps regulate blood sugar, fat metabolism and helps with the excretion of certain hormones. It’s been known to help with acne, constipation, Crohn’s disease, and irritable bowel syndrome. The liver produces bile and milk thistle helps in the …read more