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Cited as one of the oldest known herbal medicines, milk thistle is part of the daisy family, and it is a relative of the common garden variety and the artichoke. In Roman times, Pliny the Elder, a noted naturalist, described the medicinal uses of milk thistle, indicating this prickly medicine was excellent for carrying off bile. For centuries, it has been used as an antidote for poisoning, including snakebites. Silymarin, which is derived from milk thistle, is considered medicine's most important antidote to poisoning by mushroom toxins.It is available in health food stores and is offered in a variety of forms. Some formulas combine it with artichoke leaves, dandelion root extract, licorice, and other herbs.
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