MediHerb Silymarin is a single-herb St Mary’s Thistle formula traditionally used in Western herbal medicine as a liver tonic to support healthy liver function.

Silymarin is not a broad liver blend or detox powder. It contains St Mary’s Thistle seed extract as the key active herb, making it a focused option for customers looking for traditional liver and digestive support.

Silymarin is closely linked with milk thistle. This product contains St Mary’s Thistle, also known as milk thistle, and is standardised to flavonolignans calculated as silybin.

Yes. St Mary’s Thistle is traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to enhance liver health and help promote healthy liver function. It should not be used as a substitute for medical care if liver symptoms or abnormal test results are present.

Yes. St Mary’s Thistle is traditionally used in Western herbal medicine for symptomatic relief of non-specific dyspepsia and to help relieve symptoms of indigestion.

Yes. St Mary’s Thistle is used as an antioxidant herb that helps scavenge free radicals. Antioxidant support may assist general wellbeing and healthy cellular protection.

Adults are generally directed to take 1 tablet 2–3 times daily, or as advised by a healthcare professional. Always read the label and follow the directions for use.

If you have anaemia or require iron supplementation, do not take Silymarin at the same time as meals or iron supplements. Separate the timing and follow the advice of your healthcare professional.

Yes. Silymarin should not be taken at the same time as immunosuppressive medicines, and caution is advised in people with elevated liver enzymes taking immunosuppressive drugs. Caution is also advised with medicines such as domperidone, metronidazole, ornidazole, insulin, oral hypoglycaemic medicines, talinolol and nifedipine.