Milk thistle applications: evidence-based guide to using oil, capsules, seeds, and infusions for therapeutic purposes
Anna Schmidt
2026-03-23
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This remarkable botanical specimen, whose medicinal legacy dates back to ancient Greek and Roman civilizations, continues to be the subject of rigorous contemporary scientific inquiry. To date, over three hundred clinical and experimental investigations have been completed, unanimously validating its therapeutic efficacy—particularly in supporting hepatic function and facilitating liver regeneration. The late summer and early autumn months, specifically September and October, represent the optimal harvesting period for mature milk thistle seeds, as this is when their concentration of bioactive compounds such as silymarin reaches peak levels.
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Depending on the conditions of vegetation, the plant reaches a height of about 0.7 to 1.7 m, and the vegetation period on raw plantations lasts 80 to 110 days. Preparations based on fruit extracts of this species have been used for many years mainly in the treatment of liver diseases. Heart disease has been reported in the medical literature to be more effective in treating other diseases such as leukemia, cancer.
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