Daily Archives: December 17, 2018

Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) for Anxiety?

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is a flowering plant belonging to the Asteraceae (daisy) family. Milk thistle has a distinctive purple flower and spiky leaves, grows to about 200 cm in height, and is found throughout the world. Milk thistle is … Continue reading →

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Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum): Serotonin Modifier?

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Milk thistle is a herb with mood elevating properties. The mood elevating properties of milk thistle may relate to the flavonolignans and flavonoids contained within the plant, particularly the seeds. It is not clear how milk thistle is able to … Continue reading →

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