Milk thistle has a rich composition. It contains resins, essential oils, flavonoids, protein, silymarin, mucilage, fatty oils, vitamins, lignans, saponins, organic acids. The plant is a well-known hepatoprotector, ensuring proper bile secretion, and eliminating excess cholesterol. It is used in gastroenterology, cardiology, endocrinology, and cosmetology.
Milk thistle helps with intoxications: it is indicated for poisonings, during toxemias in pregnancy, and in case of poor ecology.
There are various methods of brewing milk thistle fruits, most commonly decoctions and infusions.
Ingredients:
- Crushed milk thistle fruits: 30 g
- Water: 500 ml
Preparation:
- Boil on low heat until half of the volume evaporates.
Effect:
- Improvement of liver function.
- Favorable impact on the gastrointestinal tract.
- Antihistamine effect.
- Detoxification.
- Normalization of cholesterol levels.
- Weight reduction.
- Strengthening of the cardiovascular system.
