Thistle is a medicinal plant. In Bulgaria, this plant is even called a gift of the Virgin Mary. Its fruit-seeds (without crest) are used for medicinal purposes. They contain substances that accumulate in the cells of the liver and gall bladder and strengthen the blood-purifying function of the liver. It has been proven by modern science that the flavolignans found in all parts of the plant (the most important of which is silymarin) have a beneficial effect on metabolism, allow the liver to function even in severe toxic lesions. Scientific studies also clinically prove the effectiveness ofuse of thistle in disorders of its work liver It stimulates bile formation and bile production, has a beneficial effect in the treatment of hepatitis, cirrhosis and other liver diseases, helps to remove intoxication. Milk thistle perfectly activates the work of the liver, accelerates the formation of new cells and the restoration of this most important organ. Milk thistle is an important tool in the treatment of alcohol addiction. Contraindications for the use of milk thistle and pojuochny actions have not been established. At the same time, natural recipes from its seeds are much stronger than tablets.Oil from milk thistle seeds neutralizes the harm caused to the body by alcohol and toxic substances. It activates metabolic processes, increases immunity, has a wound-healing effect. What is milk thistle good for the liver? The healing effect of milk thistle on the liver is due to the function of the plant as a hepatoprotector. Silymarin is responsible for this property of milk thistle, which has membrane-stabilizing, anti-fibrotic (against the formation of connective tissue and extracellular matrix), antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and regenerating effects.