Milk thistle
5licensed products
1 monograph
Tincture
Health Canada Monographs
1Approved Health Claims
4- (Used in Herbal Medicine to) help(s) to support liver function
- Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as a hepatoprotectant/liver protectant
- Used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve digestive disturbances/dyspepsia
- [Used in Herbal Medicine as a] hepatoprotectant/liver protectant
Approved Dose Ranges
3| Population | Dose Range | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
Adults 18 years and older All non-traditional uses | 140–600 milligrams | per day |
Adults 18 years and older Digestive disturbances/dyspepsia | 3–14.5 grams | per day |
Adults 18 years and older Hepatoprotectant/Liver protectant agent; Liver function | 3–14.5 grams | per day |
Cautions & Contraindications
3adverse_reactionStop use if hypersensitivity/allergy occurs
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are pregnant
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsen
Alternative Names
10Blessed milk thistle(common)Gundagai thistle(common)Holy thistle(common)Lady's thistle(common)Mary thistle(common)Mary's thistle(common)Milk thistle(common)St. Mary's thistle(common)Variegated thistle(common)Silybum marianum
Common Quantities in Licensed Products
55 millilitre2 licensed products
105 mg2 licensed products
50 mg1 licensed products
62.5 mg1 licensed products
923 mg1 licensed products
Related Ingredients
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