How to Use milk thistle in a Sentence

milk thistle

noun
  • In short, milk thistle has a detox function, which is great if your digestion is sluggish.
    — Valentina Bottoni, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2025
  • In short, milk thistle has a detox function, which is great if your digestion is sluggish.
    — Valentina Bottoni, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2025
  • To help with recovery, both chlorella and milk thistle are also good.
    — Emily Peck, WIRED, 31 Dec. 2024
  • To help with recovery, both chlorella and milk thistle are also good.
    — Emily Peck, WIRED, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The milk thistle extract and alpha lipoic acid could make the supplement more effective.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
  • 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
  • Still, more research is needed to confirm if milk thistle affects your liver enough to produce long-term results.
    — Devineé Lingo, M.s., Rdn, Health, 9 Sep. 2024
  • 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
  • Despite its claims, there’s no evidence to prove that milk thistle supplements can prevent a hangover.
    — Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2025
  • Plus, soothing milk thistle extract calms the skin to prevent irritation.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 Apr. 2022
  • 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
  • The primer features milk thistle extract and glycerin, in addition to pore-blurring polymers, to control oil and blur pores.
    — James Manso, WWD, 13 Aug. 2024
  • Like daikons and comfrey, milk thistle’s long, penetrating roots draw nutrients up from deep in the soil and aerate dense garden beds.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2026
  • The drug, called Silibinin, is derived from the milk thistle plant and given intravenously.
    — Gretchen Cuda Kroen, cleveland, 10 Oct. 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
  • The main ingredient in milk thistle is silymarin, an antioxidant that protects your liver cells from damage.
    — Health, 25 July 2025
  • 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
  • As an antioxidant, silymarin (a flavonoid in milk thistle seeds) helps prevent inflammation that can lead to liver disorders.
    — Devineé Lingo, M.s., Rdn, Health, 9 Sep. 2024
  • Luna Morada incorporates a mix of purple maize, wormwood, milk thistle and warming spices such as cinnamon and clove.
    — Rachel King, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
  • How to use it The easiest way to benefit from milk thistle is to take a supplement in either capsule or tablet form, twice a day or as advised by your doctor.
    — Valentina Bottoni, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2025
  • Plus, their milk thistle seed extract is sustainable, created with upcycled by-product of milk thistle oil production.
    — Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
  • 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
  • And milk thistle—which is more supplement than supermarket staple—has mixed evidence on its effects on liver enzyme levels.
    — Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Dec. 2025
  • Meanwhile, this silicone-free formula relies on polymers to give skin an airbrushed effect and milk thistle extract to balance oil without drying out skin.
    — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Another side of social media touts supplements and herbs, like milk thistle, turmeric, and coenzyme Q10, for the same purpose.
    — Cathy Cassata, Health, 6 Jan. 2024
  • This wellness elixir uses turmeric, dandelion, milk thistle, and ginger to support your liver function and promote a healthy metabolism.
    — Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Nov. 2025
  • 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
  • Milk Thistle One herb commonly found in supplements for liver health is milk thistle (Silybum marianum).
    — Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
  • 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, 26 Jan. 2025

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