Milk thistle - Silybum marianum A thorny, annual or biennial plant from the milkweed family. Grows in most areas of the country up to the desert border. Flowering - Adar - Air. Parts used: seeds, leaves. Medical uses: For cleansing the liver. Helps and protects the liver, improves liver cell renewal. Increases bile secretion A strong antioxidant, neutralizes free radicals Helps cure jaundice Liver infections (acute and chronic) Fatty liver Degenerative liver diseases For the treatment of cirrhosis patients The active ingredient is called "silymarin" which affects the liver in various diseases. Sources - Nissim Krispil - The Medicinal Plants of the Land of Israel The Babylonian and Jerusalem Talmud, the writings of Maimonides and more Milk thistle concentrate by Adir Marom Instructions for use: Put 7 drops in a little water twice a day Gradually increase to a 30 ml bottle Approximately 600 drops