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MILK THISTLE

Latin Name: Silybum marianum
Family: Compositeae
Height: 30-50cm

In herbal medicine the seeds are used but rabbits & cavies can be fed the whole plant. A safe food for rabbits and guinea pigs of all ages but particularly nursing does and sows. Only the leaves and softer, young stems should be fed as animals normally refuse the harder stems

Constituents: Flavones silybin,silydianin andsilychristin; essential oils, bitter principle; mucilage.

Actions: Cholagogue, galactagogue, and demulcent.

Sources:  Milk Thistle is one of the main ingredients in Galen's Garden's Herbal Tincture Blend V, Lactation Support

 

Herbs and Wild Plants
Constituents and Actions
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Herb uses, myths and herb/drug interactions
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