St Mary's thistle is the most extensively studied liver remedies in western herbal medicine. Not only has the active constituent (silymarin) been well studied but the product itself has been involved in countless, successful clinical trials. Its primary role is to protect the liver against potentially harmful chemicals, especially alcohol. Improve and maintain healthy liver function Promotes liver regeneration and detoxification Has a protective effect against many chemical toxins including alcohol 100 Percent vegetable capsule shell Easy to swallow capsules Studies have shown that it supports the regeneration and detoxification of the liver and normal liver function. If you are concerned about your liver health, St Mary's thistle is the ideal herbal product. Directions For Use Adults only - Take one capsule twice daily. Use only as directed. For best results take over an extended period of time (e.g. 3 months or more). There are no restrictions on duration of use. Warnings Always read the label. Follow the directions for use. Ingredients Active Ingredients: Each capsule contains standardised extract equivalent to dried Silybum marianum fruit 10 g (10 000 mg) equivalent to flavonolignans calculated as silybin 120 mg. Hilde Hemmes Born from a background and knowledge in herbs, Hilde Hemmes is the creative and inspirational energy behind her family-owned company, Herbal Supplies Pty Ltd. As Australia’s leading therapeutic herbal tea manufacturer, Hilde and her family take pride in being independent, competitive, flexible and fully-integrated, and their commitment to herbalism is still as strong as it was when the company was founded in 1985. Over the years Hilde has collected many rare, out-of-print books on herbs and their uses, and has discovered many valuable recipes and ancient formulae that may otherwise have been forgotten.