Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is an herb whose extract, silibinin, is commonly promoted for liver support.

Cautions

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Peat cautioned that herbal preparations including milk thistle can irritate the intestine, citing a case where someone's liver function worsened while taking it.[1]

Research interest

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Silibinin has been studied as a possible treatment for Cushing's disease and high cortisol.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ↑ Ray Peat, Email Wiki, "Milk Thistle Liver Effects."
  2. ↑ "Milk Thistle (Silibinin) May Treat Cushing Disease and High Cortisol."