Milk thistle its appearance resembles our meadow thistle, it belongs to the Asteraceae family, it occurs in Asia, Africa and Australia. In Europe, it commonly grows in Mediterranean countries and is also cultivated in Poland. It has purple flowersblooms from late June to mid-August. It has been used in natural medicine and herbal medicine for years, and is now also used in… pharmaceutical industry. Today we will check why it is worth drinking milk thistle infusion.
This plant is used to produce preparations that support the liver. Milk thistle contains a complex of flavonolignans called silymarin, which has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the liver, supports the removal of toxins, supports its regeneration, and reduces the risk of liver cirrhosis. Silymarin stimulates the production of gastric juices, thanks to which it has beneficial effect on digestion. It has bile-forming and choleretic properties, which helps with indigestion.
Milk thistle has a positive effect on kidney function, it is said detoxifying the bodyit is administered, among others, in the case of poisoning with amanita mushroom.
It also has antioxidant propertieseliminates the harmful effects of oxidative stress, has anti-inflammatory propertiesthanks to which it reduces the risk of lifestyle diseases, what’s more, it has anti-cancer properties. Additionally, it helps reduce too high levels of “bad” cholesterol in the blood and has an anti-atherosclerotic effect.
First of all, they should drink it people who want to take care of their liver health. Milk thistle tea is also recommended for those who suffer from frequent headaches stomach problemsyou can drink it in case of hyperacidity and peptic ulcer disease. It will also be a good choice for older people who struggle with… osteoporosisbecause the taxifolin contained in them supports the treatment of unpleasant ailments related to it. Additionally, this infusion is recommended women who complain of painful and irregular periods.
To prepare milk thistle infusionyou will only need good quality dried herb, preferably bought in herbal stores or pharmacies, and hot water. Pour into the kettle a teaspoon of dried milk thistle (approx. 5 g), then pour hot water over it (approx. 220 ml). Set aside for a few minutes to infuse, then strain the infusion. Drink two-three times a day. You can serve tea both hot and cold. It is worth using this treatment for three months.
Though milk thistle it has a very beneficial effect on health, it will not be suitable for everyone. It should not be given to children under 12 years of age. It is also not recommended for pregnant women and those who are breastfeeding. It is worth consulting your doctor about drinking milk thistle if you take medications on a regular basis.
Sources: zyowanie.medonet.pl, Terazgotuje.pl
