Milk thistle (silymarin) is a flowering herb related to the daisy and ragweed family. It is native to Mediterranean countries. Some people also call it Mary thistle and holy thistle. It is used as a natural treatment for liver problems. These liver problems include cirrhosis, jaundice, hepatitis, and gallbladder disorders. It also provides heart benefits by lowering cholesterol levels and help diabetes in people who have type 2 diabetes and cirrhosis.

Good for Liver

Milk thistle could offer a possible benefit for people whose liver is damaged by industrial toxins, such as toluene and xylene. And aid people with alcohol-related liver disease.

Help Diabetes

Milk thistle can improve diabetes by a decrease in blood sugar levels and an improvement in cholesterol in people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers also have found that milk thistle improved insulin resistance.

Cardioprotective

By lowering LDL "bad" cholesterol levels, milk thistle can help decrease the chance of developing heart disease.