Silybum marianum, colloquially identified as Carduus marianus, known as milk thistle, is an annual or biannual plant of the Asteraceae family.
Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) has been used for 2,000 years as an herbal remedy for a variety of ailments, particularly liver, kidney, and gall bladder problems. Several scientific studies suggest that substances in milk thistle (especially a flavonoid called silymarin) protect the liver from toxins, including certain drugs such as acetaminophen (Tylenol), which can cause liver damage in high doses. Silymarin has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and it may help the liver repair itself by growing new cells.
Although a number of studies demonstrate that milk thistle can be helpful in follow deceases:
Cirrhosis
Multiple studies from Europe suggest benefits of oral milk thistle for cirrhosis. In experiments up to five years long, milk thistle has improved liver function and decreased the number of deaths that occur in cirrhotic patients. Although these results are promising, most studies have been poorly designed. Better research is necessary before a strong recommendation can be made. B
Liver disease (chronic)
Several studies of oral milk thistle for hepatitis caused by viruses or alcohol report improvements in liver tests. However, most studies have been small and poorly designed. More research is needed before a strong recommendation can be made. B
Acute viral hepatitis
Research on milk thistle for acute viral hepatitis has not provided clear results, and milk thistle cannot be recommended for this potentially life-threatening condition. C
Amanita phalloides mushroom poisoning
Milk thistle has been used traditionally to treat Amanita phalloides mushroom poisoning. However, there are not enough reliable studies in humans to support this use of milk thistle. C
Cancer
There are early reports from laboratory experiments that the chemicals silymarin and silibinin in milk thistle reduce the growth of human breast, cervical, and prostate cancer cells. There is also one report of a patient with liver cancer who improved following treatment with milk thistle. However, this research is too early to draw a firm conclusion, and effects have not been shown in high-quality human trials. C
Diabetes (in patients with cirrhosis)
A small number of studies suggest possible improvements of blood sugar control in cirrhotic patients with diabetes. However, there is not enough scientific evidence to recommend milk thistle for this use. C
Dyspepsia (indigestion)
An herbal preparation containing milk thistle may be effective in decreasing symptoms of functional dyspepsia. However, milk thistle alone has not been researched. C
High cholesterol
Although animal and laboratory research suggests cholesterol-lowering effects of milk thistle, human studies have provided unclear results. Further studies are necessary before a firm recommendation can be made. C
Liver damage from drugs or toxins
Several studies suggest possible benefits of milk thistle to treat or prevent liver damage caused by drugs or toxic chemicals. Results of this research are not clear, and most studies have been poorly designed. Therefore, there is not enough scientific evidence to recommend milk thistle for this use. C
Menopausal symptoms
An herbal preparation containing milk thistle may be effective in decreasing menopausal symptoms. However, milk thistle alone has not been researched.
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You should consult your doctor before taking any Herbal Remedies.
November 7, 2011 | Author polina
I’m sure that all of you have common multivitamins and nutrients in your bathroom medicine cabinet. If you’re interested in anti-aging nutrients it’s probably vitamins B, C, and E which are also common in many foods and vitamin supplements. Or you have a sleep disorder then you probably keep there your favorite supplements for it.
In fact, most nutrients we need are found naturally, either in our bodies or the foods we eat, so all waht we need is just to have to “pump them up” to get the full benefits they offer. Dont you know that you can to enchance your sleep with onion eating it in a salad befor you go to the bed or drink an onion juse vegetable salad but with an onion in abundance. Yes, that’s right an onion contains much
The onion has been used for thousands years, lauded for both its medicinal benefits and its culinary contributions. It contains almost all the nutrients that are required by the body.
Alternative, herbal medicine, Chinese or othes cultures traditional Medicine are well known. Someone tried it someone diddn’t but all of us have heard about at leat. How many wonderful medicinal plants and herbs are gave to us by the nature! The healing power of plants has been known since ancient times. Ancient people learned them and grasped the healing properties of plants. This knowledge is passed down from generation to generation. Currently, modern medicine uses more than five thousand substances and preparations and the range is systematically updated.
For instance you’ve heard a lot of Aloe which is probably even planted in your garden and not without reason. This genus is containing about four hundred species of flowering succulent plants and almost each of them is used topically to heal wounds and for various skin conditions. A fresh aloe juice is used to treat neuralgia, radiculitis, sciatica, headaches, burns, abscesses, venous ulcers, eczema, periodontal disease, stomatitis, etc.
St John’s wort is the plant species Hypericum perforatum, also known as Tipton’s Weed, a favorite herb of traditional medicine. It helps to stimulate the endocrine system, regulates the function of the gastrointestinal tract, strengthens the protective functions of the body, besides that it is used indepression, anxiety, and/or sleep disorders conditions.
Everybody knows how useful fruits and vegetables, seeds and nuts containing many vitamins and minerals. As sying is – He who wants to improve finds the way, those who does not – find the reasons
There are no incurable diseases – only the lack of will
There are no worthless herbs – only the lack of knowledge
Attributed to Avicenna, other sources attribute to Chinese medicinal texts
Alternative eyes care therapies are a group of diverse medical treatments and natural products that have not usually been part of the curriculum of traditional medical schools. Now, I dont say about any treatment options for glaucoma, macular degeneration, cataracts or others ones but just about care eyes, to improve vision and eye health then to keep it well as long as possible using alternative ways.
As you know it’s very important – what do we eat. So, there is food, contained vitamins you need to get on a daily basis.
1.There are vitamins for the eyes:
Vitamin C found in fruits and vegetables such as; oranges, strawberries, rosehip, broccoli. Appears to reduce pressure in Glaucoma, slows deterioration in macular degeneration and reduces the risk of cataracts. Antioxidant.
Vitamin A found in carrots, sweet potatoes, and liver. Deficiency is tied to blindness, and corneal ulcers. Use may reduce risk of cataracts, and night blindness. Antioxidant. Reported to improve night vision
Vitamin E found in many nuts such as; almonds and hazelnuts. Antioxidants play a role in the reduction of risk for macular degeneration and cataracts.
2. Minerals and supplements have also a great impact on eye health. For instance minerals help not only the body metabolize vitamins but to balance nutrition and hormones. Some crucial minerals for eye health are zinc and selenium. The importance of such crucial supplements as Lutein, Bioflavonoids can scarcely be exaggerated.
3. Eye gymnastics. Yes, as physical exercise is vital for your better physical and mental health so Eye gymnastic is perfect way to improve your eyes health. You can easily find online numbers of look at the eye gymnastics guide that will help you to pick up the right one, the most suited for your eyes condidtion.
What is Alternative Medicine, what does this kind of medicine include?
We can call some of them as well known and used widely:
Acupuncture
Ayurveda
Homeopathy
Native healing practices
Naturopathic medicine
Tibetan medicine
Traditional Chinese medicine and more.
Besides that we can add to the list diets and physical practice as an alternative ones. For instance well known the effects of varying the amount of physical practice and mental imagery rehearsal on learning basic surgical procedures investigated in a study.