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 | Are there any interactions with milk thistle?
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| People have used milk thistle (scientific name Silybum marianum) as an herbal remedy for about 2000 years. Studies show it may protect the liver and gallbladder from chemical damage. Currently, there are no known drug interactions with milk thistle. Sources: Flora, K., et al. "Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) for the therapy of liver disease," The American Journal of Gastroenterology 93 (1998). Luper, S. "A review of plants used in the treatment of liver disease: part 1," Alternative Medicine Review 3 (1998). The Review of Natural Products. Facts and Comparisons, 1999. The Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database. Pharmacists Letter Inc., 2001.
Blumenthal, Mark.“Interactions Between Herbs and Conventional Drugs” HerbalGram 49 (2000).
This answer prepared 2/13/01.
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