Often, when we see a thorny plant, we think that if we touch it we may get stung. But in reality many thorny plants are very beneficial for our health. The treasure of health is hidden in these. One such plant is Milk Thistle, it is a medicinal thorny plant. Old people call it herbal thorn because as dangerous as its thorns look, its benefits are equally tremendous.

Milk thistle has been used in the villages of Rajasthan for centuries. Elderly people say that this plant is as thorny as it is good for the body. The major benefits of milk thistle include improving liver health, detoxifying the body and providing antioxidant properties.

It also promotes skin health, may lower cholesterol and help reduce insulin resistance. Apart from this, it has anti-inflammatory properties which can be helpful in reducing the symptoms of some cancers and allergic asthma.

Ayurvedic doctor Mukesh Sharma told that it is not just a plant, but a treasure for health. Especially it is very beneficial for liver health. Milk thistle protects the liver cells and prevents them from damage. It can be used as an adjunctive treatment for liver diseases such as fatty liver hepatitis and cirrhosis.

He told that milk thistle helps in detoxifying the liver and removing toxic substances from the body. Silymarin present in it is a powerful antioxidant which protects the body from damage caused by free radicals. Apart from this, it is also very beneficial for skin health. Due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, it is helpful in reducing acne and other skin problems.

This plant is thorny and strong. Its roots are aromatic and full of medicinal properties. Its roots can be dried in the sun and kept for a long time. The villagers prefer to use it after cutting it fresh from the field because then its effects are maximum. The women of the village say that if some ginger and mint are added to the tea, the taste doubles. Drinking its tea keeps the stomach light and also prevents diseases.