Carduus Marianus (milk thistle)
Silybum marianum
A specific liver remedy for congestion, enlargement, and sluggish bile flow. Useful in fatty liver, cirrhosis, jaundice, and liver strain from alcohol, drugs, or toxins, with soreness under the right ribs.
Key indications
- Liver congestion and enlargement with soreness in the right upper abdomen
- Jaundice, sallow skin, and bitter taste with nausea
- Fatty liver and cirrhosis, with abdominal fullness and swelling
- Constipation alternating with clay-coloured or loose stools
Alcohol, fatty food, lying on the left side
Rest, warmth, gentle motion
5-10 drops of herbal mother tincture in water 3-4 times daily. Use as an adjunct to medical care, not a replacement.
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General guidance only. 200ck may be substituted for 200C potencies. Stop the remedy upon significant improvement. If no improvement after 2-3 doses in acute cases or after 4-6 weeks in chronic cases, try a different remedy. Consult a experienced practitioner if you feel you need additional help for serious or persistent symptoms.