Milk thistle is some times called silymarin, which is actually a mixture of the herb's active components, including silybinin (also called silibinin or silybin). Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) herb is a tall, stocky, plant that grows fruit, and is native to the Mediterranean. Milk thistle has been used for thousands of years as a remedy for a variety of ailments, especially liver problems. Milk thistle is a very powerful antioxidant and as such helps to remove toxic elements from the body. Herbs-Wholesale carry the broadest range of Milk thistle products from all National Brands. You can view more information on each product by clicking on its name, or add it to your shopping cart. [ Milk ThistleArticle ]