Medicinal plants have been used by all cultures throughout history and continue to be an integral part of modern civilization. From generation to generation, ethnic groups around the world have used a variety of plants to treat various gastrointestinal problems.

Milk thistle, also known as thistle, holy thistle (English name: Milk thistle) is a herbaceous plant that grows wild in many places around the world. One of the important active ingredients of milk thistle is silymarin, extracted from the seeds of the plant. Silymarin is a flavonoid with antioxidant properties and is used to treat liver diseases.