Milk thistle seed (Sillivo)

Milk thistle is an annual or biennial plant with a large bright purple flower and many thorns. It is mainly found in uncultivated, dry lands where there is a lot of solar exposure. The medicinal use of milk thistle seeds dates back to ancient times. The seeds are rich in flavonoids and are used to protect and strengthen the liver, as well as the regeneration and regeneration of its tissue, since it has a strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect. Milk thistle can also be used in gallbladder problems as it increases the flow of bile. The ability of these seeds to regenerate tissues is also very important, which is why they can also help in the regeneration of the kidneys. Milk thistle seeds can also help reduce bad cholesterol and create a proper lipid profile. They help strengthen the immune system and increase milk production in lactating women.

To prepare a decoction of milk thistle seeds, add half a teaspoon of seeds to boiling water and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes. We drink the decoction 3 times a day.

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