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Research: GIESE [no affiliation
Listed in Issue 77
Abstract
GIESE [no affiliation provided) reviewed (12 references) literature on the beneficial effects of milk thistle (silybum marianum) on liver function .
Background
Milk thistle, or its derivative silymarin, has a long history of use in folk medicine for the treatment of liver ailments and has few documented side effects . Silymarin has gained renewed recognition and popularity since the 1970s.
Methodology
Results
Conclusion
References
Giese LA. Milk thistle and the treatment of hepatitis. Gastroenterology Nursing 24 (2): 95-7. Mar-Apr 2001.
