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Milk thistle for the liver
Various medicinal herbs have long been used to treat the liver. Milk thistle is considered one of the best cells for restoring the cells of this important organ in the human body. It is used not only in the form of medicinal raw materials. Its flavonoids and flavonolignans serve as components of such effective drugs as Karsil, Silibor, Gepabene, Bonjigar, Legalon.
Description of the plant
Milk thistle can be purchased at any pharmacy, but many people collect and dry it themselves, and some grow this very ornamental plant in their backyards and summer cottages.
The composition and properties of milk thistle
Due to its chemical composition, it is able to strengthen the membranes of liver cells, normalizes bile formation and bile secretion, improves detoxification, and inhibits inflammatory processes. It also prevents fatty degeneration of the liver, accelerates the regeneration of its cells, has antioxidant properties, improves metabolic processes, and increases resistance to infections. Milk thistle protects the human body from the harmful effects of alcohol, toxins and heavy metals. Its fruits have a pronounced hepatoprotective effect. It is used to treat liver diseases such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, toxic lesions. It is also used in the treatment of gallbladder diseases.
Use of milk thistle
This drug is used not only to cure, but also to prevent many liver diseases. Before starting therapy, you should consult with your doctor.
Milk thistle can be used in the following ways:
The ground seeds are taken for a month 10 minutes before meals, 1 tsp. three times a day. The course of therapy can be repeated after 30 days.
With hepatitis, cirrhosis, in order to strengthen the liver and activate its work, a decoction of seeds ground in a coffee grinder is made. 0,5 l of hot water is added to one tablespoon of raw materials and boiled until about 200 ml of liquid remains. Strained broth is taken hourly for 1 tbsp. l. for 12 hours. reception is repeated after 3-4 days.
To cleanse the liver, 30 g of seeds are crushed, the powder is divided into 5 parts and consumed 5 times a day 20 minutes before meals, diluting it with water. Take this remedy for 1 month. After a two-week break, the course of treatment is repeated.
Milk thistle is also effective in the form of germinated seeds. They eat 1 tbsp daily. l.
With various liver diseases and toxic (food, chemical, alcoholic, medicinal) lesions, “Milk Thistle Extract” is used. It is available in the form of tablets or capsules of 0,25 g. Take it 1 tablet a day with meals. The course of therapy is 1-3 months.
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