Common Names: Doodh Patra, Milk Thistle

SBL's Carduus marianus can be helpful in the following conditions:

• Jaundice and Hyperæmia

• The drug is indicated for conditions characterized by yellowing of the skin and eyes due to liver dysfunction and increased blood flow in the liver.

• Cirrhosis

• A chronic liver disease where the liver becomes severely scarred, often accompanied by dropsy (fluid retention).

• Gallstone Disease

• Pain and discomfort due to the presence of gallstones, potentially leading to an enlarged liver.

• Hepatic Disease-related Symptoms

• General symptoms like pain in the liver region, sensitivity in the left lobe of the liver, and fullness with soreness.

• Hæmorrhages

• Constipation and Diarrhœa

• Alternating between hard, knotty stools and loose stools, sometimes bright yellow in color.

• Gallbladder Issues

• Swelling and painful tenderness of the gallbladder.

• Nausea and Vomiting

• Hæmorrhagic Piles and Prolapse

• Painful, bleeding hemorrhoids and prolapse of the rectum.

• Burning Sensation and Clayey Stools

•  Burning pain in the anus and rectum, with stools that are hard and clay-colored.

• Asthmatic Respiration

• Difficulty breathing associated with liver dysfunction.

• Stitching Pains

• Itching and Eruptions

• Hip and Joint Pain

• Weakness in Feet

• Particularly noticeable after sitting for long periods.