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Scientific Name: Carduus marianus
AKA: Mary Thistle
Medicinal Properties
Milk thistle is primarily used to improve liver function. Milk thistle can be used to protect the liver from
toxic substances. It can also be used to treat hepatitis and cirrhosis of the liver. It can also help to
improve the liver function after chemotherapy treatment. Milk thistle can be used to help women with the
production of breast milk. Milk thistle can be taken to improve depression that often results from a lack
of liver function.
Magickal Properties
Gender: Masculine
Planet: Mars
Element: Fire
Used for Snake Enraging
The Anglo-Saxons recorded the fact that if the Milk Thistle was hung around a man’s neck, all snakes in
his presence would begin fighting.
Did You Know? (Background)
If you have trouble with your liver, you'll want to know more about milk thistle. This herb has been well-
known in Europe for its ability to treat liver ailments as well as depression. Until recently, that information
was just anecdotal but modern research confirms what people already knew intuitively. Milk thistle can
help to protect the liver from toxic substances. In Germany, milk thistle is actually used as a treatment for
cirrhosis and hepatitis.
AKA: Mary Thistle
Medicinal Properties
Milk thistle is primarily used to improve liver function. Milk thistle can be used to protect the liver from
toxic substances. It can also be used to treat hepatitis and cirrhosis of the liver. It can also help to
improve the liver function after chemotherapy treatment. Milk thistle can be used to help women with the
production of breast milk. Milk thistle can be taken to improve depression that often results from a lack
of liver function.
Magickal Properties
Gender: Masculine
Planet: Mars
Element: Fire
Used for Snake Enraging
The Anglo-Saxons recorded the fact that if the Milk Thistle was hung around a man’s neck, all snakes in
his presence would begin fighting.
Did You Know? (Background)
If you have trouble with your liver, you'll want to know more about milk thistle. This herb has been well-
known in Europe for its ability to treat liver ailments as well as depression. Until recently, that information
was just anecdotal but modern research confirms what people already knew intuitively. Milk thistle can
help to protect the liver from toxic substances. In Germany, milk thistle is actually used as a treatment for
cirrhosis and hepatitis.
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