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Milk Thistle
Carduus marianus
Part Used: Seed. Milk thistle, which has long been used for them liver, has been shown to have liver regenerating properties. Also shown to protect liver cells from toxins (both organic and synthetic). Acute and chronic hepatitis. Liver cirrhosis. Liver congestion. An aid in portal congestion and blood congestion in general. Varicose veins. Menstrual and pelvic conditions with blood congestion, poor venous flow. Dandelion Root is perhaps more suited for long-term use for those without known liver impairment.

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This list of herbs and their uses is based on hundreds of years of empirically-based herbal knowledge, and personal observations, along with some of the latest research. Many uses are not accepted by the FDA, and not all uses have been scientifically validated. This is intended for educational purposes, and not as a means to diagnose, prescribe or treat disease.