Milk thistle, or Silybum marianum, has been utilized worldwide for over 2,000 years for its remarkable ability to protect and support the liver and can aid healthy digestive function. The silymarin extracted from milk thistle is known to have antioxidant, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties.

In fact, it has traditionally been used to treat liver and gallbladder disorders, promote breast milk production, prevent and treat cancer and even protect the liver from snake bites, alcohol and other environmental poisons.