Milk thistle shows positive interactions with ethanol (alcohol) reducing liver toxicity and associated side effects.
Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) has been used medicinally for over 2,000 years, principally for the treatment of hepatic and biliary disorders. A flavonoid complex called silymarin can be extracted from the seeds of milk thistle, and is believed to be the biologically active component. The terms "milk thistle" and "silymarin" are often used interchangeably. In Europe, milk thistle is primarily used to prevent or treat liver diseases, including hepatitis, cirrhosis, gallstones, jaundice and toxin-induced liver damage.
Milk thistle shows positive interactions with ethanol (alcohol) reducing liver toxicity and associated side effects.
