Milk Thissel

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 Milk Thistle? Milk thissel is a common misspelling of milk thistle.
 
Milk thistle is a type of plant that is available in the form of dietary supplements, and may be effective for treating and preventing several medical conditions (such as liver disease and diabetes). Some people are more likely than others to experience problems due to this supplement. Therefore, you should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking milk thistle medicinally if you have certain health conditions, such as uterine fibroids, endometriosis, or certain allergies.
 
(For the complete eMedTV article, click Milk Thistle. This article offers an in-depth look at how milk thistle work to treat certain health conditions and also describes possible side effects. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)
 
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;