Does Milk Thistle help with pain & inflammation?
Possibly — but there are few reports. 80% of 5 people who reported on Milk Thistle for pain & inflammation say it improved. 0% noticed no change and 20% say it got worse.
Pain & inflammation: what users report
80%better5 reports · few reports
4 better0 no change1 worse
What people say about Milk Thistle and pain & inflammation
“I'm experiencing loss of libido and want something to offset this while my kidneys get back to normal (seems to be working a week in, less pain, feel much better, better sleep and digestion).”
“When added to TUDCA & milk thistle my liver enzymes levels went back to normal even though I have cirrhosis”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong26 meta-analyses · 39 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at pain & inflammation. See all research on Milk Thistle.
Side effects people mention
stomach issues 3diarrhea 2serotonin syndrome 1hypothyroidism 1thyroid swelling 1
What else is Milk Thistle used for?
Based on few reports — treat as anecdotal. Information only — not medical advice. How we count