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Safe to use
as a dietary supplement, alternative medicine for most dogs and cats |
2. Health Benefits
3. Cautions
4. Side Effects
5. Drug Interactions
6. General Guideline for Daily Herbal Intake
- The seed (the fruit) of the milk thistle that contains silymarin;
- Silymarin:
- Is a flavonol (antioxidant) that protects the liver from oxidation;
- Blocks hepatotixic substances from crossing cell membranes – acting to protect the liver from toxic substances;
- Stimulates cell regeneration.
- Silymarin:
- Is stored in the liver where it contributes to regeneration and protection of the liver;
- Which also in-turn works to protect the immune system and metabolism.
- Dry powder
- Liquid
- Tea - infusion
- Tincture
- Capsule
- Allergies – seasonal (allergic rhinitis);
- Anti-inflammatory (liver, allergies);
- Appetite loss;
- Cancer – breast, cervical, prostate;
- Depression;
- Detoxification of the liver;
- Diseases of the spleen;
- Gallbladder problems;
- Heartburn;
- Improving liver function;
- Liver disorders;
- Cirrhosis of the liver;
- Chronic hepatitis (liver inflammation);
- Chronic inflammatory liver disease;
- Damage caused by chemicals;
- Is pregnant or lactating do not use milk thistle;
- Is allergic to the Asteraceae/Compositae plant family (i.e. arnica, daises, marigolds, etc.).
- Appetite loss;
- Bloating;
- Diarrhea;
- Indigestion;
- Intestinal gas;
- Nausea,
- Anticoagulant, Antiplatelet drugs;
- Estrogen;
- Medications that are changed or broken down by the liver;
Weight
|
Dry
Powders
|
Teas
|
Capsules/Tablets
|
Tinctures
|
1-10 lbs
|
a
small pinch up to 1/8 tsp
|
less
than 1/4 cup, 1-3 times/day
|
1/2
capsule, 1-3 times/day
|
1-3
drops, 2-3 times/day
|
10-20 lbs
|
1
larger pinch - 1/8 to ¼ tsp
|
1/4
cup, 1-3 times/day
|
1/2-1
capsule/tablet, 1-3 times/day
|
3-5
drops, 2-3 times/day
|
20-50 lbs
|
2
pinches - 1 teaspoon
|
1/4-1/2
cup, 1-3 times/day
|
1-2
capsules/tablets, 2-3 times/day
|
5-10
drops, 2-3 times/day
|
50-100 lbs 10-
|
2
pinches - 2 teaspoons
|
1/2-1
cup, 1-3 times/day
|
1-2
capsules/tablets, 3-4 times/day
|
20
drops, 2-3 times/day
|
Over 100 lbs,
|
up to
1 tablespoon
|
up to
1 cup 3 times/day
|
adult
human dose
|
adult
human dose
|
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Can I feed Milk Thistle if I use Ivermectin?
ReplyDeleteYes you can, and it is important to note that there are natural alternatives to Ivermectin.
Deleteif my dog has acid reflux is it ok to give milk thistle? I am concerned as I saw the cautions about bloating, indigestion etc
ReplyDeleteRead my article on GERD (acid reflux)
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