Milk thistle has been used as a medicinal herb for over 2,000 years.
Milk thistle increases the productions and flow of bile from the liver and gallbladder.
It is promoted by herbalists as a treatment for liver disorders including hepatitis and cirrhosis. This herb has strong antioxidant properties that protect the liver and act on the gallbladder, spleen and kidneys. An antioxidant is a nutrient or chemical that neutralizes free radicals. Milk thistle is available as capsules, seeds, or tincture. To prepare a tea, add one cup of boiling water to one teaspoonful of the ground seeds, steep for ten to fifteen minutes.