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- Eclectic Institute - Milk Thistle Dandelion Compound Herbal Extract - 1 oz. (30 ml) Eclectic Institute Milk Thistle Dandelion Compound Herbal Extract drops contains Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) mature seed and Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale ) whole plant. Eclectic Institute botanicals are organically grown, wildcrafted, or from the best available source. They are carefully prepared fresh or shade-dried. About Milk Thistle Parts used and where grown Milk thistle is commonly found growing wild in a variety of settings, including roadsides. The dried fruit (also called achenes) are used to produce modern herbal extracts. Historical or traditional use Medical use of milk thistle can be traced back more than 2,000 years. Nicholas Culpeper, the well-known 17th-century pharmacist, cited its use for opening “obstructions” of the liver and spleen and recommended it for the treatment of jaundice. Active constituents The dried fruit of milk thistle contain a flavonoid complex known as silymarin. This constituent is responsible for the medical benefits of the plant. Silymarin is made up of three parts: silibinin, silidianin, and silicristin. Silibinin is the most active and is largely responsible for the benefits attributed to silymarin. Milk thistle extract may protect the cells of the liver by blocking the entrance of harmful toxins and helping remove these toxins from the liver cells. As with other bioflavonoids, silymarin is a powerful antioxidant. Silymarin has also been shown to regenerate injured liver cells. Recent studies have shown that silymarin has the ability to block fibrosis, a process that contributes to the eventual development of cirrhosis in people with inflammatory liver conditions secondary to diseases such as alcohol abuse or hepatitis. Milk thistle extract is most commonly recommended to counteract the harmful actions of alcohol on the liver. Double-blind trials indicate that it helps the liver return to a healthy state once a person stops drinking. Some trials suggest it may improve quality of life and even life expectancy in people with liver cirrhosis. However, another trial found no effect in cirrhosis patients. Milk thistle alters bile makeup, thereby potentially reducing risk of gallstones. However, this needs to be verified by human clinical trials. Milk thistle extract has been shown to protect the liver from the potentially damaging effect of drugs used to treat schizophrenia and other forms of psychosis. However, one trial found that it did not protect the liver from the potentially harmful effects of the drug Cognex (tacrine hydrochloride) used to treat early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. About Dandelion Closely related to chicory, dandelion is a common plant worldwide and the bane of those looking for the perfect lawn. The plant grows to a height of about 12 inches, producing spatula-like leaves and yellow flowers that bloom year-round. Upon maturation, the flower turns into the characteristic puffball containing seeds that are dispersed in the wind. Dandelion is grown commercially in the United States and Europe. The leaves and root are used in herbal supplements. Historical or traditional use Dandelion is commonly used as a food. The leaves are used in salads and teas, while the roots are sometimes used as a coffee substitute. Dandelion leaves and roots have been used for hundreds of years to treat liver, gallbladder, kidney, and joint problems. In some traditions, dandelion is considered a blood purifier and is used for conditions as varied as eczema and cancer. As is the case today, dandelion leaves have also been used historically to treat water retention. Active constituents The primary constituents responsible for dandelion’s action on the digestive system and liver are the bitter principles. Previously referred to as taraxacin, these constituents are sesquiterpene lactones of the eudesmanolide and germacranolide type, and are unique to dandelion. Dandelion is also a rich source of vitamins and m
- UPC # 023363161225
- Size/Form 1 oz.
Suggested Use: Shake well before using. Mix 15-30 drops in warm water and take this tea 1-3 times daily. INGREDIENTS Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) mature seed 1:1, 35%. Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) whole plant 1:1, 35%. Red Root (Ceanothus americanus) root 1:4, 20%. Oregon Grape (Mahonia aquifolium) root 1:1, 10%. Organic alcohol content: 60%. Filtered water. WARNINGS Keep out of reach of children. Discontinue if unusual symptoms occur. Consult your health care advisor regarding the use of this product during pregnancy, with infants or with prescription drugs.
