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The Silymarin Complex: Components and Why They Vary
The silymarin complex in detail: the flavonolignans (silybin, isosilybin, silychristin, silydianin) plus the seed's oil fraction with vitamin E and sterols. Why composition varies by plant variety and region, and why standardisation matters.
Learn moreWhat Is Dandelion and What's in Dandelion Root?
What dandelion is: the common name for Taraxacum plants, a daisy-family herb with a long culinary and traditional history. What dandelion root contains, including triterpenes, phenolic acids, flavonoids, inulin and beta-sitosterol, and why it's paired with milk thistle.
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Milk Thistle & Dandelion: The Plant Family and Safety Notes
Milk thistle and dandelion both belong to the daisy family (Asteraceae) — why they're traditionally paired, why a daisy-family allergy matters, and the key safety point: check with your GP or pharmacist about medication interactions.
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What Is Silymarin? The Milk Thistle Compound Complex
What silymarin actually is: not a single molecule but a complex of flavonolignans (silybin, isosilybin, silychristin, silydianin) extracted from milk thistle seeds. What it means and why extracts are standardised to it.
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Milk Thistle: Composition & Traditional Use
An honest guide to milk thistle: a Mediterranean daisy-family plant whose seeds contain the silymarin complex, with over 2,000 years of traditional use. Described by composition and heritage, not the liver claims that aren't permitted.
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