{"product_id":"milk-thistle","title":"Milk Thistle","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eSt Mary’s Thistle – Milk Thistle for Horses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eTraditional herbal supplement providing natural antioxidant and nutritional support for normal liver function in horses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eSt Mary’s Thistle (\u003ci\u003eSilybum marianum\u003c\/i\u003e, also known as \u003ci\u003eCarduus marianus\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e, commonly known as \u003cb\u003eMilk Thistle\u003c\/b\u003e, is a well-known herb traditionally used to support liver health and normal liver function.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe seeds naturally contain a group of antioxidant plant compounds collectively known as \u003cb\u003esilymarin\u003c\/b\u003e, which are responsible for much of Milk Thistle's interest as a nutritional and herbal liver-support supplement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eSt Mary’s Thistle can be incorporated into the diet as part of a longer-term nutritional program for horses requiring additional \u003cb\u003eantioxidant and liver support\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eNatural Source of Silymarin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe seeds of St Mary’s Thistle naturally contain \u003cb\u003esilymarin\u003c\/b\u003e, a group of bioactive flavonolignan compounds with antioxidant properties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eSilymarin has been widely investigated for its relationship with liver function, including its potential role in supporting \u003cb\u003enormal cellular antioxidant defences and liver cell membrane integrity\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eLiver Support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe liver is central to many essential functions within the horse's body, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eNutrient metabolism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eProcessing metabolic waste products\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eMetabolism of medications and other compounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eBile production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eEnergy metabolism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eStorage and processing of nutrients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eSt Mary’s Thistle is traditionally used as a \u003cb\u003eliver-supporting herb\u003c\/b\u003e and may be incorporated into a balanced diet where additional nutritional support for normal hepatic function is desired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eAntioxidant Support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eNormal metabolism generates free radicals, which are controlled by the body's antioxidant defence systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe naturally occurring silymarin compounds found in Milk Thistle provide \u003cb\u003eantioxidant activity\u003c\/b\u003e, helping support normal cellular protection against oxidative stress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eTraditionally Used to Support Bile Flow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eSt Mary’s Thistle has traditionally been described as a \u003cb\u003echolagogue\u003c\/b\u003e, meaning it has been used in herbal practice to support normal bile production and flow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eBile plays an important role in normal digestion and the processing of dietary fats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eLong-Term Herbal Support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eMilk Thistle is commonly used as a \u003cb\u003elonger-term nutritional supplement\u003c\/b\u003e rather than as a short-term feed additive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eTraditional feeding programs may continue supplementation for approximately \u003cb\u003e4–12 weeks or longer\u003c\/b\u003e, depending on the individual horse and the reason for supplementation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eFor horses with diagnosed liver disease or abnormal liver blood results, the appropriate duration and amount should be discussed with a veterinarian.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eFeeding St Mary’s Thistle Seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eSt Mary’s Thistle seeds may be fed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eWhole\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e, or\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eGround or crushed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e to assist their incorporation into the feed and digestion\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eFeed according to the product's recommended feeding rate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eTraditional herbal support for \u003cb\u003enormal liver function\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eNaturally contains \u003cb\u003esilymarin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eProvides plant-based antioxidant compounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eSupports normal cellular antioxidant defences\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eTraditionally used as a \u003cb\u003eliver tonic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eTraditionally used to support normal bile flow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eSuitable for incorporation into longer-term nutritional programs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eSeeds may be fed whole or ground\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eSt Mary’s Thistle may be considered as nutritional support for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eHorses requiring additional \u003cb\u003eliver support\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eHorses exposed to increased dietary or environmental challenges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eOlder horses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eHorses receiving longer-term nutritional management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eHorses requiring additional antioxidant support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eGeneral maintenance of normal liver health\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eSupporting Liver Health Naturally\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eSt Mary’s Thistle is a traditional herbal supplement naturally rich in silymarin, providing antioxidant and nutritional support for the horse's normal liver function and cellular health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eMilk Thistle should not be used as a substitute for veterinary diagnosis or treatment of liver disease, poisoning or adverse drug reactions. Horses showing jaundice, photosensitivity, neurological changes, unexplained weight loss, reduced appetite or abnormal liver blood results require veterinary assessment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eIf liver damage from toxic plants, chemicals, medications, infection or another disease is suspected, seek veterinary advice promptly rather than relying on herbal supplementation alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Country Park Herbs","offers":[{"title":"4.85kg","offer_id":48226198126750,"sku":null,"price":179.77,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/8931\/5486\/files\/milkthistle.jpg?v=1788310392","url":"https:\/\/equusperformance.com.au\/products\/milk-thistle","provider":"Equus Performance Pty Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}