Blood lipids, gall blader, deathcap poisoning, pancreas , bowels cancer.silymarin

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Silymarin and Other Diseases

Blood lipids

silymarin may inhibit hepatic synthesis of cholesterol and reduce blood lipids, as shown in vitro, animal studies, and human trials.

Milk Thistle and Gall Bladder Disease:

Because Milk Thistle is both a demulcent and it stimulates bile flow, it is a natural for treating a wide array of Gall Bladder diseases and Symptoms. Milk Thistle can calm down an inflamed Gall Bladder while at the same time clearing out any stagnation that might be present. When using Milk Thistle to combat Gall Bladder symptoms, it is important to verify that there are no Gall Stones present which would be too large for the gall bladder to pass. The only way that this can be known is to visit your local physician and get a clearance from them to proceed.

Deathcap Poisoning

In Amanita mushroom poisoning, silybinin appears to dramatically reduce death rates, which are typically from 30 to 50%, down to less than 10%.13 This mushroom destroys the liver if left untreated. In conditions like this one, it isn't ethical to perform double-blind studies. However, Milk Thistle seems to be so dramatically effective that its value is not disputed.

Pancreas

As an antioxidant, silymarin can protect the pancreas against certain forms of damage. In a controlled trial of human diabetics, patients experienced decreases in blood glucose and insulin requirements.

Milk Thistle and The Bowels:

Milk Thistle is a gentle and mild laxative due to its ability to increase bile secretion and flow in the intestinal tract. This herb can have actions ranging from lubrication and softening of the stools to a mild laxative effect, to actually balancing individuals that alternate between diarrhea and constipation. (In patients with stools that alternate between constipation and diarrhea, Oriental Medicine would most likely suspect liver involvement.) This formula has been seen to improve bowel regularity and stool consistency in individuals with this type of alternating presentation. This is due to the astringent nature of the Dandelion Root combined with the softening and moistening nature of the Milk Thistle).