Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is a perennial herb that has a lot of beneficial properties. The seeds contain silymarin, a group of compounds that have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Milk thistle is also known by the names Saint Mary's thistle, variegated thistle, and Scotch thistle.
Milk thistle seed oil is rich in zinc, magnesium, selenium and manganese. These minerals are required to balance the insulin levels in our body. Oleic monounsaturated acid Omega-9, which is found in milk thistle oil, is easily absorbed by the body. Omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid strengthens the membrane of brain cells and is responsible for the health of our skin and hair. It is important to keep in mind that the essential acid Omega-6 is not synthesized by the body on its own, and comes only with food. It promotes the absorption of vitamin E, which strengthens our immune system and is a source of youth and beauty.