What Is Milk Thistle?

• Milk thistle is an herbal supplement that contains an ingredient called silymarin, which contains a group of flavonoids that work together to repair the liver. It is an antioxidant and works well in reducing inflammation. Milk thistle is made from the seeds, making for a solution of up to 80 percent silymarin. The most common applications of milk thistle are capsules that contain the dried herb, a tincture or liquid extract of the plant.
  
  

How Can Milk Thistle Cleanse the Liver?

• Milk thistle is effective at cleansing the liver because of its primary ingredient, silymarin. This substance can help the liver detoxify itself and will actually repair damage that has been done to the liver from poor diet or alcohol consumption. It can also work to protect the liver cells from future damage. The idea is to make your liver as strong as possible to filter out toxins.
  
  

What Regimen Should I Follow?

• In order to cleanse the liver with milk thistle, adopt a basic regimen that starts with a healthy diet that is rich in fruits and vegetables. Take a milk thistle supplement in any form you prefer--capsule or liquid. Some side effects may occur, like nausea or diarrhea, but this can be avoided mostly by drinking plenty of water, which helps to flush the accumulated toxins out of your body.