Alternative medicine recommends using milk thistle seeds for the treatment of diseases of the liver, spleen, kidneys, gastrointestinal tract and even the skin. The properties of this product have been known since ancient times. The seed of this plant was actively used in medicine not only in Russia, but also in Rome, Greece, Scotland, America, India and other countries.
What are the medicinal properties of milk thistle seeds? How to use this plant for the treatment of various diseases? Alternative medicine will give an exhaustive answer to this question. So read on!
Milk thistle: a brief description of the plant
The popular name of the above plant is milk thistle, or silver tartar. It belongs to the Astrov family. This is a composite annual or biennial plant, characterized by sufficient height - more than two meters.
Milk thistle has the following characteristics:
- straight branched stems;
- beautiful dark green feathery leaves with yellowish spines on the sides;
- purple flowers in baskets;
- fruits are black or dark brown seeds.
The medicinal properties of milk thistle seeds have been known for a long time. Very often in the people she is called a prickly doctor. This plant is widely used by alternative and official medicine in many European countries, as well as in Russia, Ukraine, USA.
There is a belief that the Virgin Mary pointed people to the healing properties of milk thistle seeds. It is interesting that historical documents have been preserved confirming the use of this plant for the treatment of many diseases in Ancient Greece.
Also, the Romans actively used milk thistle seeds in alternative medicine. Their beneficial properties were used by these people to treat liver diseases such as cirrhosis and hepatitis.
Useful composition of the seeds of this plant
It is milk thistle seeds that are used for medicinal purposes. Their beneficial properties are so high due to the unique healing composition. Scientists have studied that the seed of this plant contains more than 200 various components that are especially valuable for the human body. This is:
- macronutrients (calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron);
- micronutrients (copper, zinc, manganese, selenium, boron, chromium, iodine);
- vitamins (retinol, D, tocopherol acetate, K);
- Silymarin is a promising treatment for liver disease.
Scientistsproved that silymarin is able to suppress the development of peritonitis and polyarthritis. In addition, this substance prevents the penetration of toxic compounds into liver cells. Silymarin decomposed poisons before they reached the above organ.
Also, milk thistle seeds contain flavolignans (silybin, silicristin, silydianin), essential and fatty oils, biogenic amines, resins, factor T. Thanks to the latter component, the level of platelets in the blood increases. The main flavonoid in the seeds of this plant is quercetin.
The lipid complex consists of phospholipids, acylglycerols and tocopherols.
Healing properties of milk thistle seeds
The seed of the above plant has the following effect on the human body:
- cleanses it of toxins, nitrates, toxins;
- enriches with useful substances;
- strengthens blood vessels;
- regenerates liver cells;
- prevents aging processes;
- normalizes bile secretion, the digestive system, metabolism;
- lowers the amount of sugar in the blood;
- contributes to the active fight against extra pounds;
- produces a wound healing effect.
The medicinal properties of milk thistle seeds are actively used by alternative medicine to treat the symptoms of women's diseases such as vaginitis and erosion.
Using plant seeds
In both alternative and official medicine, milk thistle seeds are actively used. The pharmacy offers thisproduct in different forms:
- Shrot - grated milk thistle seeds.
- Decoctions.
- Seeds whole.
- Alcohol tincture.
- Tea.
- Milk thistle seed oil.
Summary of Milk Thistle Seed Medicinal Products
Shrot is produced by grinding milk thistle seeds and cold pressed. It is sufficiently enriched with fiber, vitamins and trace elements. Schroth is used to normalize blood pressure, cleanse the liver, regulate fat metabolism, activate intestinal motility, and prevent diseases of the liver and kidneys. This product is indicated for people with diseases such as respiratory problems, spleen, kidney and liver diseases, hemorrhoids, colitis, stone formation.
Shrot produces a hepatoprotective, laxative, choleretic and anti-inflammatory effect.
Also, milk thistle seeds are used to obtain oil. The medicinal properties of this form of preparations of the above plant help with diseases of the ENT organs, heart, skin, gastrointestinal tract, liver.
The oil from the seeds of the above plant promotes cell regeneration, thereby producing a rejuvenating effect. Also, this remedy normalizes the functioning of the reproductive system, improves vision, prevents the development of gallstone disease, and neutralizes allergic activity.
The oil from the seeds of the above plant has an immunostimulating, anti-inflammatory, wound healing, bactericidal, analgesic,anti-sclerotic, anti-burn, hepatoprotective and choleretic action.
Milk thistle honey is the most valuable type of honey, has extremely high healing abilities. It optimizes the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract and liver, calms the nervous system, normalizes sleep, reduces abdominal cramps, and stabilizes blood pressure. It should be noted that honey from the above plant is actively used in cosmetology:
- heals burns and wounds;
- eliminates acne;
- smoothes wrinkles;
- saturates the skin with vitamins and other useful macro- and microelements;
- regenerates skin cells, thus preventing the aging process and producing a rejuvenating effect.
Alcohol tincture from the seeds of the above plant is recommended by alternative medicine for diseases of the gallbladder, liver and spleen, as well as for chronic constipation, hemorrhoids, chronic bronchitis and articular rheumatism.
Milk thistle for weight loss
Fiber from milk thistle seeds is actively used as a dietary supplement to the diet of a person who is overweight. It is a natural food product with high biological value.
Fiber from milk thistle seeds contains biogenic amines, silymarin, useful macro- and microelements. It works like this: when it enters the human stomach, it swells. Vegetable fiber from milk thistle seeds absorbs and effectively removes toxins and other harmful substances from the body.
To people sufferingobese, it is advisable to consume fiber instead of bread, since it does not contain yeast and white flour, which contribute to this diagnosis. They are recommended to add the above additive to a variety of dishes. Fiber will soon normalize the intestinal microflora and contribute to the full absorption of food.
Therefore, alternative medicine advises people who are overweight to consume milk thistle seeds. Weight loss occurs as follows: the body is cleansed of toxins and toxins, as well as bile pigments, excess ammonia, cholesterol. As a result, a person loses extra pounds, and his weight normalizes.
Only high-quality and fresh milk thistle seeds are used for fiber production. Instructions for use prohibits the use of the above product by people with diseases of the duodenum and stomach (ulcer, erosive gastritis), as well as children under 12 years old, pregnant women and nursing mothers. In case of individual intolerance to the components of this product, its use should be discontinued.
Fiber from the seeds of the above plant is available in tablet and powder form. The course of therapy is no more than one month. Instructions for use states that the tablets should be taken 5 capsules every 12 hours, always at least half an hour before eating any food.
Fiber in powder form, take a tablespoon every 8 hours, also before meals.
Milk thistle for liver treatment
Seedsthe above plants have a hepatoprotective effect on this organ. They contain special substances that contribute to:
- cleansing the liver of toxins and nitrates;
- regeneration of her cell membranes.
They also enrich the liver with useful vitamins and elements, protect it from toxins.
With the help of milk thistle seeds, such liver diseases are effectively treated:
- cirrhosis;
- hepatitis;
- various organ damage caused by radiation, alcohol, toxins or drugs.
Alternative medicine draws attention to the fact that it is with the help of the above product that you can get rid of the symptoms of pale toadstool poisoning and survive.
Russian healers recommend using sprouted seeds of this plant for the treatment of liver diseases.
Folk recipes for using the seeds of the above plant
Russian healers make decoctions and infusions using milk thistle seed. How to accept these funds, read on.
- With toxic liver damage, as well as hepatitis and cirrhosis, you need to take 3 tablespoons of the crushed product and pour half a liter of boiled water. Keep this mixture on a steam bath until half of the liquid has evaporated. Strain the tincture. Russian healers recommend taking a tablespoon of this remedy every hour until the patient's condition improves.
- For alcoholism, varicose veins and impaired digestion, it is important to take a teaspoon of crushed seed and steam with a glass of boiling water. let standdrink for about 20 minutes. Alternative medicine advises to use the resulting infusion in the third part of the glass before bedtime and 30 minutes before lunch and breakfast, that is, three times a day.
- For toothache: pour a tablespoon of seeds with a glass of boiling water. Infuse for a short time - up to 15 minutes. Use this infusion for rinsing. You can also make lotions on a bad tooth.
- With atherosclerosis, traditional medicine advises to use a tablespoon of meal from the seeds of the above plant every 6-8 hours. You can also use milk thistle oil at the same time: Russian healers recommend adding it to food. This combination of these two products produces an incredible healing effect.
- For trichomonas colitis and cervical erosion: 3 ml of oil from the above product is injected into the vagina. The course of such therapy is 12 days.
- In case of exacerbation of psoriasis, alternative medicine recommends taking a tablespoon of meal before meals every 6-8 hours.
- In case of poisoning, Russian healers recommend using a tablespoon of meal every 4 hours until the symptoms disappear completely.
You need to take milk thistle seeds according to the recommended dosage. Instructions for use prohibit exceeding the indicated norms, as this can provoke pain in the liver area.
Contraindications
It should be noted that the above plant does not cause side effects. But still, there are some recommendations and cautions when using milk thistle seeds for medicinal purposes:
- Notit is advisable to use them for lactating and pregnant women.
- Children under three years of age should not consume milk thistle seeds.
- In case of individual intolerance, stop using the above plant.
- In case of stone disease, it is necessary to use milk thistle seeds under the strict supervision of a doctor, not to exceed the indicated dosages.
Contraindications for the use of milk thistle seeds:
- cardiovascular disease (due to the high content of phosphorus and potassium);
- epilepsy;
- disorders of the nervous system;
- diseases of the psyche;
- major depression.
In any case, you should consult a doctor for advice before consuming milk thistle seeds. Medicinal properties in this case will be much more effective. After all, self-treatment does not always lead to the desired result. In most cases, the opposite is true.
Seeds of milk thistle: reviews
There are quite a lot of responses about the use of the above product for medicinal purposes. They testify exclusively to the positive results of the use of milk thistle seeds for the treatment of various diseases.
People share their observations and feelings during the course of treatment. They claim that already during the first week of regular use of milk thistle seeds, they noted relief of pain in the liver and normalization of the digestive tract.
Separate groupreviews concerns the use of milk thistle seeds to eliminate skin problems. Patients note that this product contributed to the rapid cleansing and rejuvenation of their skin. In addition, the rash and fine lines disappeared.
Also, people using milk thistle seeds have not observed any side effects during therapy. Therefore, they insist that milk thistle seeds are a completely safe product with incredible healing powers.
Many of the patients share their recipes for the preparation of medicinal products based on milk thistle seeds. People are sure that thanks to the above product they have successfully got rid of many he alth problems.
Seeds of milk thistle have a beneficial therapeutic effect on the digestive organs, contribute to the normalization of their system, successfully cleanse the body of various kinds of pollution. But before using the above product, it is necessary to discuss this issue with the doctor. Although there are no special contraindications to the use of milk thistle seeds, and there are no side effects during therapy, there are still a number of recommendations and rules that must be followed. Also, do not exceed the dosage of the product.
