Scientific Family. But don't taste it for yourself, as it is deadly! Wow! I'll be sure to look up your other hub on hemlock. Milk thistle is sold as an oral capsule, tablet and liquid extract. Thanks for your comment. 2. "Mayo," "Mayo Clinic," "MayoClinic.org," "Mayo Clinic Healthy Living," and the triple-shield Mayo Clinic logo are trademarks of Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. It has been studied for use in allergic rhinitis, asthma, cancer treatment–related adverse effects, rheumatoid arthritis, type 2 diabetes, drug-induced hepatotoxicity, drug-induced nephrotoxicity, dyslipidemia, and thalassemia; however clinical trials supporting these uses are limited. Voted up and shared. Liver disease. Stephanie, now that you know what a beautiful plant it is, you should enjoy the supplement more. https://naturalmedicines.therapeuticresearch.com. Does it grow in Ohio? kuttingxedge, I thought is was a fun picture. I discovered some sorrel growing around some trees, and loved the tart/tangy taste of those. I love taking all the pictures. dave, I haven't seen the hummingbirds on it yet, but the bees and ladybugs love it. is a large annual herb with worldwide distribution. Russian thistle is a large and bushy annual broadleaf plant that is common in the Mojave Desert. Indigestion (dyspepsia). They are very different plants. Was going to explore milk thistle some, and knew it was a useful herbal for liver. The main difference is that The Queen Anne's lace has a hairy looking stem. It is said to taste somewhat like parsnip and its smell is described as "mouse-like." RockBlossom from The Arkansas Ozarks on December 18, 2011: This is a great article! This year they seem to have sprayed that whole area and there's not much there but foxtails. Many (but not necessarily all) of the examples on this list are also toxic to cats and humans, as well. Spotted Knapweed 80. Milk thistle (Silybum ebumeum or Silybum marianum) has been used for over 2000 years as a remedy for various types of liver disease. carrie, the thistle isn't poisonous, but the hemlock is deadly. I was already familiar with dandelion, plantago/plantain, and field onion, and have munched on the leaves commonly during lunch. To remember which is which, Queen Anne has hairy legs. Vespa Woolf from Peru, South America on May 19, 2012: A friend of mine takes milk thistle capsules for her liver, but I'd never thought of finding it in nature. Thank you for this hub! I appreciate it. The plant is beneficial for pollinators that rely on nectar. Milk thistle has been shown to protect the liver from toxins in the environment, like those found in poisonous mushrooms. My husband is also determined to eradicate it from our property, but I don't think he can get it all. Milk thistle is believed to have a hepatoprotective effect, meaning simply that it protects the liver from damage. I guess we should believe the old adage that looks are deceiving. Yellow star thistle (Centaurea solstitialis) are toxic to horses, resulting in a condition called “chewing disease” or nigropallidal encephalomalacia. How Poisonous Is Milkweed to Humans?. I never would have recognized both of these plants. One of the active ingredients in milk thistle called silymarin is extracted from the plant's seeds. Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) can look a lot like Italian thistle, especially as a seedling. More research into the effects of milk thistle on weight loss in humans is needed to confirm this, however. Several of my friends have joked that one could make create a successful market for an alcoholic product containing milk thistle extract. I have seen milk thistle a few times and never paid it any attention. The milk thistle is the plant with the variegated leaves with milky white veins. It helps cure liver diseases and fight the toxic effects of different drugs. Rose Clearfield from Milwaukee, Wisconsin on May 19, 2012: Great job with this hub! Urmila from Rancho Cucamonga,CA, USA on May 19, 2012: Great Hub! Barb's hobbies are photography and studying nature. On both the bud and the flower, what appear to be the thorns under it are really modified leaves. And, like us, your dog’s liver filters toxins from their blood. But, leaves or not, they are very, very sharp, and you don't want to tangle with them. One plant is even growing right through the seat of the bench. Its main active ingredient is an anti-oxidant. Good job and rated up! Canada thistle is a perennial . Forage Quality. About 25 grams of pure oxalic acid is the average amount needed to kill a human. The thorns are what hurt you. Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit organization and proceeds from Web advertising help support our mission. What an enjoyable read! I"d probably leave them on the part of the property far from my garden area. Thank you, Daughter of Maat. Accessed Oct. 30, 2020. Audrey Kirchner from Washington on November 14, 2011: Barb - You are outdoing yourself on the pictures and the nature photo galleries~ What great finds for people looking for the information. The Edible & Poisonous Tumbleweed: Russian Thistle – Salsola Tragus. Great photos!! Milk thistle and poison hemlock growing together, as they often do. Good article. This picture was taken in the middle of November in Templeton, California. I just collected a bunch of trimmings for an assignment, including these. An allergic reaction is more common in people who are allergic to other plants in the Asteraceae family, such as ragweed, daisies, marigolds and chrysanthemums. There are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for many herbal compounds and some marketed supplements have been found to be contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Brenda Barnes from America-Broken But Still Beautiful on November 14, 2011: Gorgeous photos of a deadly plant. In the process of trying to Id the plants I came across your blog. Congrats on being the hub of the day! Glycosides. https://www.micromedexsolutions.com. Who would think it is potentially dangerous? The plants no longer just "all look the same". It works by preventing the mushroom’s poisonous amatoxins from reaching and damaging liver cells. The poison hemlock is the plant with fern-like leaves and delicate white flowers. Thanks for your comment and for sharing. The first year the plant is j… It's good looks are deceptive -- especially since it looks a bit like dill, wild carrot, and fennel and Queen Anne's Lace. Poisonings occur at ingestions of 50%- 200% of the animal's body weight over a 60 to 90 day period of grazing. Nancy McClintock from Southeast USA on May 19, 2012: Wow Great article. Click to see full answer Correspondingly, is schefflera poisonous to humans? Many people around here know about poison oak, but hemlock is more deadly. Milk thistle can cause an allergic reaction, including a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction (anaphylaxis). Voted up, interesting, awesome and shared. It's good to know the bad guys though, because they are often quite beautiful. Dalmatian Toadflax 46. Milk thistle should not be used in place of medication prescribed for you by your doctor. Reproducing by seed and from buds on widely spreading, creamy white, brittle, underground roots. It is a monstrous weed, and is as harmful to the touch as bull thistle. I bet I've walked by it 100 times and never even realized it. 1096 herbaceous plant that is commonly found in pastures and croplands. It is related to the carrot, but you should never eat any part of it. I didn't realize until today that the thorns were really just modified leaves. The key here is moderation. That's why I hope to publish on that today or tomorrow. Human Health Issues. It is also known as tumbleweed or windwitch. 4. I believe the stem will grow taller as the flower matures because when we see the mature plants, the flowers stems have often grown quite high, often be taller than a man. Is "milk thistle," I wonder, related to, the plant we call "milkweed?" Well deserved. Spotted Knapweed 80. Water Hemlock (Cicuta maculata) Closely related to poison hemlock (the plant that famously killed Socrates), water hemlock … Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) has been used medicinally for over 2,000 years for the treatment of liver and gallbladder disorders. Database of Toxic Plants in the United States Below you will find the comprehensive list of toxic plants that has been compiled from many other sources. They are much harder to get rid of if you wait for them to bloom. Thanks, DzyMsLizzy. I learned a lot here. Perennial sow-thistle is not a known allergen. Get to know some of the most infamous plants and their poisons with this macabre list. 5th ed. The hummingbirds love the milk thistle blooms. They usually start as rosettes with a central stem in the middle. People have traditionally used milk thistle for problems with the liver and gallbladder. Yellow Starthistle 65. If the dose is given within the first 24 hours, then it becomes possible to keep hepatic damage and death at bay. “In addition to congenital disorders, birth defects from poor breeding, and viruses and bacteria that can infect the liver, pets live in incredibly toxic environments.” Gail Sobotkin from South Carolina on May 19, 2012: Congratulations on earning Hub of the Day for this comprehensive and well documented article. Great article. Milk thistle seed might protect liver cells from toxic chemicals and drugs. A single copy of these materials may be reprinted for noncommercial personal use only. Barbara Radisavljevic (author) from Templeton, CA on November 14, 2011: Audrey, remember a weed can just be a flower growing in the wrong place. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. Usually some of the pieces are missing. References 1. And now I am off to read more about hemlock! As you can see in the photos, the plant itself seems to take on different shapes. DowntroddenInDC from Houston, TX on May 19, 2012: Beautiful photos! Milk thistle has been investigated for its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and CNS effects. This is a fascinating Hub, and the photos are great too! Rather, it should be a springboard for further research. JP Carlos from Quezon CIty, Phlippines on May 19, 2012: Looks can really be deceiving. I'm also beginning to take an interest in identifying the various trees on my property. Milk thistle. Notice the pretty, fern-like leaves. Voted up and interesting. By the way, congratulations on receiving Hub of the Day! Stay Up to Date. Just remember to wears glove when you pick them, because those thorns do hurt. When treating a very sick dog with advanced liver disease, a daily dose of up to 200 mg/10 lbs of body weight of milk thistle … What a well-done and superbly informative article with beautiful photos. My weed abatement man told me what it was, since I thought at first it might be Queen Anne's Lace. They’re just darn beautiful especially the milk thistle. CLASS OF SIGNS: Breathing problems, trembling, weakness, abortions, coma, death. Hemlock Water Dropwort is poisonous to both humans and animals. It is not only edible, but good for you—it's just a little hard to disarm. both human and veterinary. In fact, it has an edible stem. In: Textbook of Natural Medicine. Common in pastures, roadsides and waste areas. (Sow-Thistle, Common (Sonchus oleraceus) - 06) The is another look at a sow-thistle leaf. Nevertheless, milk thistle products are quite popular in Europe and the US for the general prevention of liver toxicity from statins, acetaminophen, and alcohol. Because the liver works so hard to eliminate all of these toxic substances … it’s highly susceptible to serious damage. If these are prevalent in your area, consider adding milk thistle … Thanks for sharing! The plant is a noxious weed that easily overpowers native plants and is prevalent in range and vacant lands, often in areas with dry or compromised soil, in the western United States. And its leaves are spectacularly poisonous. I used a Flip Camcorder for the videos at that time, since I didn't have my new camera yet. All rights reserved. Some people have nausea, diarrhea, itching, and bloating. Still, thistle is … Growth Habit. I wish the guidebooks were as informative, especially with the deadlier plants. Barbara Radisavljevic (author) from Templeton, CA on December 18, 2011: Thanks for stopping by to comment. There are toxins in the foods we eat, the water we drink, and the air we breathe.. We can’t escape them. Let me know if you find any poison hemlock up in the Bay Area. IBM Micromedex. But its leaves are not as deeply lobed, the milky stripes are much more pronounced, and the plant grows much bigger and more robust. (In the picture, you will see a single flower bud.) Its stems have spiny wings and its flowers are small and cylindrical. congratulations on winning hub of day. It's hemlock that can kill you. I do need to learn more about what grows around my environs and you are compelling me to do so as soon as I get back outside to work in the yard~ Good work and thanks for the inspiration on getting to know my surroundings. Milk thistle. © 1998-2020 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). Since they never clean them up, we have many generations of spent thistles still there. She has chosen a flower about to go to seed. Another great hub. The best rule is that if you don't know what a plant is, admire it from a distance. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Perfect for identifying the plant! This list of plants poisonous to dogs has been organized according to plant type and potential for toxicity. Like many tasty wild plants, the thistle did not make its way into main stream food channel because of the spines and its two-year growth habit. They look beautiful. If you peel it when it is young, it is said to taste like celery. Lots of things I didn't know although I had heard of both of these plants. If the dose is given within the first 24 hours, then it becomes possible to keep hepatic damage and death at bay. Starting milk thistle extract a few weeks before the first turn out is anecdotally reported to help “prime” the liver in preparation for this transition. People mainly use the supplement to treat liver conditions. Thanks for sharing all the photos and information, and congratulations on hub of the day! There's fields full of the stuff near-by. Because milky thistle and poison hemlock occur together in nature so frequently (see the many photos here, both as seedlings and mature plants growing together), I discuss them together in this article. ruthenicus: 2 vendors have this plant for sale. Very well detailed and full of useful points. The Hemlock is deadly, and it can even cause problems if you touch it. Wish Amy had included more pictures. If you have breast cancer, uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, endometriosis or uterine fibroids, consider avoiding milk thistle. It is also commonly known as Canada thistle and field thistle.. Accessed Oct. 30, 2020. Milk thistle, in combination with other supplements, might improve the symptoms of indigestion. Then I wrote one devoted just to poison hemlock because it is so dangerous. Liz Elias from Oakley, CA on May 19, 2012: Congratulations on HOTD!! Lots of beautiful pictures and detailed information. Have you ever seen it where you live? Thanks, Nancy. It may look dangerous, but it is not poisonous. It is toxic to all classes of livestock. Milk thistle. The following list of plants poisonous to dogs is not a complete, exhaustive list. Its purple flower is stunning, and it's related to the artichoke. Now I can go out and see if it is, and pick some! I'll have to take another look at your profile. This content does not have an English version. Historically, all parts of the plant have been eaten. Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Thanks for the additional information! Ladybugs love thistles. Thanks, Natashalh. Canada Thistle 42. Natural Medicines. Category: Perennials. It resembles wild carrot, but your nose will tell you the difference since it does not smell at all like carrot. Stephanie Bradberry from New Jersey on May 19, 2012: Even though I take milk thistle as a supplement, I never really knew much about it except it is good overall supplement for women, especially, to take. Voted Up! Milk thistle is often promoted for its liver … Steven P Kelly from Tampa, FL on May 19, 2012: Very fun information. Seems I'm always prowling this property and everywhere else with my camera to document all I see. It's even edible if you remove the thorns. Thanks for all the wonderful pictures. Mayo Clinic offers appointments in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota and at Mayo Clinic Health System locations. Perennial sow-thistle is not know to be toxic. I like them much better than the bull thistles currently growing through one of my grape vines, since they have more wicked thorns and are harder to pull. Many (but not necessarily all) of the examples on this list are also toxic to cats and humans, as well. Thanks for commenting. may cause nothing more severe than an upset stomach, you should still avoid that scenario if you can. Marlene Bertrand from USA on May 19, 2012: This is amazing. It can draw blood. That's why I like to leave a few around. 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