Milk Thistle Tea

Silybum marianum (tea)

Family: Asteraceae Evidence: C tea

Crushed milk thistle seeds steeped as tea — milder than extract but still liver-supportive. Silymarin is poorly water-soluble so tea is less potent than capsules.

Safety Profile

PregnancyInsufficient Data
BreastfeedingLikely Safe
PediatricInsufficient Data

Contraindications

Asteraceae allergy.

Interactions

CYP enzymes, statins.

Side Effects

Mild, slightly bitter taste. Safe.

Allergy: Asteraceae allergy.
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