What is a Milk Thistle?
Silybum marianum is a species of thistle. It has various common names including milk thistle, blessed milk thistle, Marian thistle, Mary thistle, Saint Mary’s thistle, Mediterranean milk thistle, variegated thistle and Scotch thistle. This species is an annual or biennial plant of the family Asteraceae.
Where Can I Get Milk Thistle In South Africa?
Feel Healthy
Address: 13 Northfield Ave, Glenhazel, Johannesburg, 2192, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 11 786 9539
One Life Health Supermarket
Address: cnr galway and kilkenny Rd, Hennopspark, Centurion, 0157, South Africa
Areas served: South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5:30 pm
Phone: +27 71 374 4910
Dis-Chem Pharmacy Mall Of Africa
Address: Mall of Africa, Lisbon Ln, Midrand, 2066, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 8 pm
Phone: +27 10 003 0056
How long does it take for milk thistle to detox your liver?
How long to take it for a liver cleanse? The evidence for milk thistle’s liver cleansing properties comes mainly from traditional medicine. If you would like to try a liver cleanse with milk thistle, we recommend taking it every day for at least two weeks.
Does milk thistle really heal liver?
Medical research on milk thistle and liver health has led to mixed results. Studies show that silymarin may help ease inflammation and promote cell repair. This may help ease symptoms from liver diseases like jaundice, cirrhosis, liver cancer, and fatty liver disease.