ST. MARY THISTLE
St. Mary thistle or Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) is one of the most well-known herbs for detoxification of liver.

Milk Thistle works on phase 1 and phase 2 detoxification pathways (Hechtman). Milk Thistle is hepatoprotective, a cholagogue, hepatic, anti-inflammatory and superb cholesterol lowering herb.

Milk Thistle enhances liver function and inhibits free radical damage by acting as an antioxidant. Milk Thistle prevents depletion of glutathione in the liver from alcohol and other toxic metabolites and has been shown to increase basal glutathione levels in the liver by 35%This demonstrates its potent ability to upregulate the defence mechanisms of the liver (Murray & Pizzorno).