Milk Thistle Tincture

Silybum marianum (tincture)

Family: Asteraceae Evidence: A tincture

Alcohol-extracted milk thistle — silymarin is partially alcohol-soluble. 30-60 drops 3x daily. Ironic that the liver herb is in alcohol, but the dose of alcohol is tiny.

Safety Profile

PregnancyInsufficient Data
BreastfeedingLikely Safe
PediatricInsufficient Data

Contraindications

Asteraceae allergy.

Interactions

CYP enzymes, statins.

Side Effects

Very safe. Mild taste.

Allergy: Asteraceae allergy.
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