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From garden to medicine cabinet, milk thistle is an herb to know.

Milk Thistle: an Ancient Medicinal Herb

What are the different names for milk thistle and its traditional medicine uses? What is silymarin? What important bioactive compounds are in milk thistle?

Recommended Milk Thistle Dosages

Doses for people with diabetes, gall stones, and liver disease, with some helpful tips for taking milk thistle.

How to Grow Milk Thistle

Milk thistle is perfect for a butterfly garden. Find out the other benefits of and hints for growing milk thistle.

Is Milk Thistle Safe?

Learn about the possible mild and more serious side effects of milk thistle. Is milk thistle safe for pregnant or nursing women?

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