How to Take Liquid Milk Thistle
Milk thistle has been used as an herbal remedy for liver and gallbladder issues for over 2,000 years, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Milk thistle is effective in treating poisoning due to deathcap mushrooms, greatly reducing the chances of death or liver damage if milk thistle is taken within 24 hours of poisoning. It is also used in treating hepatitis and alcoholic cirrhosis. Liquid milk thistle is easier to take than milk thistle in pill form, and so is ideal for those who have problems taking pills. Liquid milk thistle is taken dissolved in juice or water.
Things You'll Need
- 8 oz. fruit juice or water
- Glass
- Liquid milk thistle
- Medicine dropper
- Spoon
Instructions
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Pour 8 oz. of fruit juice or water into the glass.
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Use the medicine dropper to add 40 to 45 drops of the liquid milk thistle to the juice or water.
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Stir the milk thistle/juice mixture to distribute the liquid milk thistle evenly.
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Drink the milk thistle/juice mixture.
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Repeat three times a day.
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Tips & Warnings
Milk thistle should not be taken by pregnant women.
Milk thistle may interact with other drugs, causing unpleasant or dangerous side effects. Talk with your doctor to make sure that milk thistle is safe for you.
According to healthcaretips.org, side effects may include stomach upset, sweating, nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, vomiting, weakness, loose stools, high liver enzyme levels, and collapse. In rare cases, side effects include of rashes, headaches, heartburn, joint pain and impotence.
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