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[[File:Silybum marianum 001.jpg|thumb|right|''Milk thistle'', ''Silybum marianum'']]
'''Milk thistle''' is a genus of two species of thistles in the daisy family. The plants are native to the Mediterranean regions of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. One species has been introduced elsewhere, including in North America.
==Uses==
{{Uses|chronic Chronic hepatitis}}, {{Uses|cirrhosis Cirrhosis of the liver.}}, {{Uses|diabetesDiabetes}}, {{Uses|Curing liver Liver disorders}}, {{Uses|Skin eruptions}}, {{Uses|Blotches}}, {{Uses|Pimples}}, {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Sore throats}}
==Parts Used==
{{Parts Used|Young stalks}}, {{Parts Used|leavesLeaves}}, {{Parts Used|Roots}}, {{Parts Used|flowersFlowers}}.
==Chemical Composition==
==Habit==
{{Habit|HerbBiennial plant }}
==Identification==
==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
==Where to get the saplings==
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
{{Commonly seen|Mediterranean regions}}, {{Commonly seen|meadowsMeadows}}, {{Commonly seen|Borders of forests and fields}}.
==Photo Gallery==
<references>
<ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/life-science/nutrition-research/learning-center/plant-profiler/silybum-marianum.html "Pharmacology"]</ref>
<ref name="Leaf">[https://www.ediblewildfood.com/milk-thistle.aspx "plant Plant decsription"]</ref>
<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://www.researchgate.net/publication/251617532_Cultivation_of_milk_thistle_Silybum_marianum_L_Gaertn_a_medicinal_weed "Cultivation of milk thistle"]</ref>
</references>
[[Category:Herbs]]
[[Category:Ayurvedic herbs that don't have seed photos]]
[[Category:Asteraceae]]