Product Name	Historical uses	Category	Issued
Milk Thistle Silybum marianum	Cholagogue, choleretic.	Single product	Dec. 1996 Replaces: N/A

Common Names: Milk Thistle, Holy Thistle, Lady's Milk. Parts Used: Seeds. Historical Uses: Milk Thistle has been used in folk medicine to treat liver and biliary tract disorders, especially jaundice and gallstones.1 It has also been employed in the treatment of hepatitis and cirrhosis of various origins.2 Contraindications: None. Adverse reactions: Avoid long-term use. Dosage: 10 to 30 drops three times per day. Externally, apply on the liver area each time it is taken internally. It can also be used externally as a poultice. Use with a good bowel management program. References: S. Talalaj & Dr A.S. Czechowicz, Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects, Hill of Content, Melbourne, 1989; Dr. A. B. Howard, Herbal Extracts,1990; The Lawrence Review of Natural Products; Varro E. Tyler, PhD, Herbs of Choice The therapeutic Use of Phytomedicinals, PPP, NY, 1994. © 2000, Pure Herbs J.B. Ltd All right reserved 1 S.Talalaj & Dr A.S.Czechowicz, Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects,Hill of Content,Melbourne, 1989,p.221 2 Varro E. Tyler, PhD, Herbs of Choice The therapeutic Use of Phytomedicinals, PPP, NY, 1994, p.64.

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