PARTS USED: Seeds, leaves, stalks
ACTIONS: Hepatic, cholagogue, galactagogue, demulcent.
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES: Protects liver damage from chemicals and pharmaceuticals. Aids in rejuvenation of liver. Excellent treatment of both viral and toxin-induced hepatitis. Stimulates digestion and circulation, vitalizes blood. Breaks up Liver stagnation (anger), kidney and uterus. Notifies liver and promotes breast milk.
COMBINATIONS: Yellow dock, dandelion, oregon grape root, licorice root, and red clover for protection and rejuvenation of liver.
GROWTH PATTERN: weedy growth in dry, sunny areas in poor soil. Direct seed in fall or spring.
SPIRITUAL: there is a legend that the milk of Virgin Mary fell upon its leaves and gave it its milky veins
COUNTERINDICATIONS: none noted
DOSAGE: Milk Thistle is not water soluble. 45 drops of tincture or 1 tsp 3 times a day. Leaves are edible in spring.
