Herbal tinctures have many benefits. Once an herb is tinctured, it will retain medicinal properties longer than other herb preparations. Tinctures can be made from alcohol or vinegar but alcohol tinctures last longer compared to vinegar tinctures, which usually last for two years. Tinctures are excellent in first aid kits and during traveling since they [...]
For the past years, many studies have proven that different types of herbal teas bring positive benefits to a person’s health. For example, green tea is shown to aid people who want to lose some pounds. Interestingly, milk thistle can also be taken in the form of tea. Milk thistle tea, which comes from the [...]
Taking reasonable amounts of milk thistle supplements is safe. However, how much dosage does it take to reach the optimum effect of protecting and improving your liver function and health? When searching for the best milk thistle supplement, find one that binds silymarin to phosphatidylcholine, a member of the Lecithin group. This substance is proven [...]
The medical use of milk thistle can be traced to more than 2000 years back, for the plant has long been known for its therapeutic effect on the gallbladder and liver. Even ancient philosophers Galen and Pliny praised the effectiveness of this herb in liver detoxification. Milk thistle seed contain silymarin, one of the most [...]
With the increasing popularity of milk thistle in promoting liver health, it is now becoming available in a variety of preparations. There are different silymarin products in the form of capsules, tablets, tinctures, seed extract and powder. Milk thistle powder may either be made from the seeds of Silybum marianum or from other parts such [...]