Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Milk Thistle.
Milk Thistle - as a noun
Any of several old world coarse prickly-leaved shrubs and subshrubs having milky juice and yellow flowers; widely naturalized; often noxious weeds in cultivated soil
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sow thistleHypernyms (Closely Related)
bushshrubHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Tall old world biennial thistle with large clasping white-blotched leaves and purple flower heads; naturalized in california and south america
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blessed thistleholy thistlelady's thistleour lady's mild thistlesilybum marianumExample Sentences
"The active ingredient in milk thistle, silymarin, is believed to have liver-protecting properties."
"Many herbalists recommend milk thistle as a natural remedy for liver disorders."
"Some studies suggest that milk thistle may help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress."
"It's important to consult a healthcare professional before starting any milk thistle treatment."
"The milk thistle plant belongs to the daisy family and is native to Mediterranean countries."