Viridian Milk Thistle Herb & Seed Extract capsules Although historical references indicate extensive use of milk thistle, even going back 2000 years, its use was revitalised in Germany in the mid 19th century and again in modern practice in the 1930s. The main constituent, silymarin, has been extensively studied and has been found to be one of the most potent liver-protecting substances known. Potential applications - Detoxification, reducing cholesterol, digestive tonic (bitter), stimulant to milk flow in nursing mothers, drug-abuse, alcoholism, effects of long term treatment by conventional drugs, liver poisoning (notably the death cap mushroom). Shown to help stimulate adrenal function in those using long term steroid medication. Ingredients (one vegetarian capsule provides): Standardised Milk Thistle seed extract (80% silymarin) - 175mg Milk Thistle herb powder - 172mg In a base of alfalfa, spirulina & bilberry.