Thistle is rich in silymarine, known for its hepato-protective properties. The plant also protects the organism from the effects of natural toxins. The active compound of thistle has been studied extensively. Good to know: the thistle-marry owes its name to the legend of the virgin Mary who would have given the breast to the child Jesus near a grove of thistles. Some fell on the leaves of the plant creating the white veins characteristic of this species...
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Thistle is rich in silymarine, known for its hepato-protective properties. The plant also protects the organism from the effects of natural toxins. The active compound of thistle has been studied extensively. Good to know: thistle-marry owes its name to the legend of the virgin Mary who would have given the breast [...]
