Milk Thistle, Myrrh, and Mint, Nutraceutical Sources with Medicinal Values - Wenli Sun - Bog

Milk thistle is a valuable widely-consumed botanical used for various health benefits which is the annual plant belonging to the Asteraceae family whose ripe seeds contain flavonoid substances. Myrrh is a sap-like substance which comes out of cuts in the bark of trees which are members of the Commiphora species. Mentha spicata is a species of mint native to Europe and South East Asia. Mint is a creeping rhizomatous and perennial herb. Combined with a nutritious diet, other traditional Chinese and Asian medicine, anise seed may improve various aspects of health.