To treat the following ailments:

Acne, Alcoholism, Blackheads, Candidiasis, Cholesterol, Colitis, Gastritis, Liver Care, Liver infection, Obesity, Psoriasis

Milk Thistle is native to the Mediterranean, but is now widespread throughout the world and has even become the national plant of Scotland. The plant is hardy and usually grows in dry, sunny areas.

The historical use of Milk Thistle stretches back a couple of millennia. It was used in Greco-Roman times as an herbal remedy for a variety of ailments, particularly for liver problems- for which it is well known for today. Late in the 19th and early in the 20th centuries physicians used the seeds of Milk Thistle to relieve liver and spleen congestion.

Today, several scientific studies suggest that active substances in Milk Thistle (particularly a combination of substances known as silymarin) protect the liver from damage caused by viruses, toxins, alcohol and even certain drugs such as acetaminophen (also called paracetamol) which can cause liver damage if taken in large quantities or if used by people who drink alcohol regularly.

Milk Thistle extracts are recommended by herbalists for the prevention and treatment of various liver disorders including viral hepatitis, 'fatty liver' associated with long term alcohol use and also liver damage from exposure to drugs and industrial toxins.

A European standardized extract of Milk Thistle was used in a series of trials by the U.S.Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) on "the use of Milk Thistle for the treatment of various forms of liver disease". Five of these seven studies evaluating Milk Thistle for alcoholic liver disease found significant improvements in liver function.

We generally recommend the Mercy Liver Oil is used in conjunction with Mercy Drinking Oil to produce the fastest results.