Milk Thistle (Sylibum marianum) belongs to the thistle and daisy family and is commonly found in Mediterranean countries, North Africa, and the Near East. It is also known as Mary thistle or holy thistle. The achenium is its main growth component, which contains the beneficial substance silymarin. For many years, silymarin has been used as a natural remedy and is widely available as a dietary supplement for the elderly, athletes, and those seeking a healthy lifestyle.
