How to Use milk thistle in a Sentence

milk thistle

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Definition of milk thistlenext
  • The only difference in my lifestyle was the milk thistle.
    — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 26 May 2021
  • To help with recovery, both chlorella and milk thistle are also good.
    — Emily Peck, WIRED, 31 Dec. 2022
  • Milk Dust has herbal blends including milk thistle which is proven to help increase and maintain the production of milk.
    — Dallas News, 18 Jan. 2023
  • The drug, called Silibinin, is derived from the milk thistle plant and given intravenously.
    — Gretchen Cuda Kroen, cleveland, 10 Oct. 2022
  • What science says: One common supplement in the detox family is milk thistle.
    — Christine Byrne, Men's Health, 27 Jan. 2023
  • Available in 18 shades, the formula features a blend of botanical oils and actives (like milk thistle, red raspberry seed, and squalane) to refine the look of pores and impart a fresh-faced glow.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 July 2023
  • One such herb is milk thistle, which has been used for centuries due to its liver-detoxifying properties.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 13 Aug. 2023
  • TikTok’s latest health hack claims that milk thistle, an herbal remedy, can prevent a hangover.
    — Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Ld, Verywell Health, 24 Feb. 2023
  • Plus, soothing milk thistle extract calms the skin to prevent irritation.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 Apr. 2022
  • The major ingredients are B-12 and other B vitamins, raisin tree extract, turmeric and milk thistle.
    — Laura Reiley, Washington Post, 19 Dec. 2019
  • Designed for use on the face and neck, too, the lightweight gel formula also contains anti-inflammatory lavender and milk thistle.
    — Sam Peters, ELLE, 23 Dec. 2022
  • Certain herbal teas like dandelion root, milk thistle, and green tea are believed to have detoxifying properties.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 9 July 2023
  • Certain herbal teas such as dandelion tea or milk thistle tea are thought to have diuretic properties that support kidney function.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 8 Aug. 2023
  • It’s infused with milk thistle and hydrolyzed collagen, both of which are lauded for their ultra-hydrating properties.
    — Daisy Maldonado, SELF, 16 June 2022
  • Instead, Lopez takes a handful of herbal supplements including aforementioned turmeric, milk thistle, burdock root, and neem leaf.
    — Devon Abelman, Allure, 13 Dec. 2017
  • As the name suggests, this lotion feels like a lightweight emulsion on the skin, and contains ingredients like mattifying powders and milk thistle extracts to reduce the appearance of acne.
    — Daley Quinn, Health, 21 Feb. 2023
  • Alana Giarrano, an undergraduate, appeared with a box containing milk thistle, St. John’s wort, stinging nettle and a plant with a fuzzy pink shock of a flower, like a tiny mohawk, called dwarf coral, or celosia.
    — Written By Annie Correal; Photographs By Karsten Moran, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2017
  • Some of the ingredients include prickly pear extract for hydration, vitamin E for brightening and milk thistle extract to reduce the appearance of pores.
    — Greg Emmanuel, Essence, 19 Aug. 2022
  • Formulated with oily, acne-prone skin in mind, this features a cocktail of silymarin (milk thistle extract), l-ascorbic acid, ferulic and salicylic acid, to reduce oiliness, breakouts, and skin texture.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2022
  • And, it’s made from non-toxic natural ingredients that encourage healing, like prunella vulgairs, macadamia, milk thistle, and frankincense.
    — Olivia O'Bryon, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2022
  • This product contains turkey tail mushroom, milk thistle, ginkgo biloba, coenzyme Q10, and lutein to work together in supporting cognitive function eye health, liver health, heart health and immunity.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 27 Nov. 2022
  • Prized for its ability tosupport liver health, milk thistle is a popular cleanser, detoxification aid, and weight loss ingredient.
    — James Robinson, Discover Magazine, 8 Dec. 2022
  • Some supplements, such as milk thistle or digestive enzymes, may provide additional support for dogs with gallbladder issues.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 31 Aug. 2023
  • There's also an experimental drug called silibinin, which is derived from milk thistle extracts and has been shown to block the enterohepatic cycling of amatoxins, thus preventing re-uptake.
    — Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 13 Oct. 2022
  • This supplement is made with organic ingredients, including turmeric, milk thistle, and dandelion root.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 16 Oct. 2022
  • Key ingredients include biomimetic oat (to reduce redness), a plant called Japanese lilyturf (to maintain moisture), cacao peptides (to boost skin resiliency), and milk thistle (to minimize the negative effects of environmental stressors).
    — Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 20 Sep. 2022
  • Other common additive ingredients include magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, cinnamon, turmeric, milk thistle, and more.
    — Dallas News, 17 Oct. 2022

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