Mea culpa - - blessed thistle and milk thistle are two different plants. Hale 2002 also lists milk thistle as L3, categorizes it as a hepatoprotectorant and also cites its antioxidant properties. It has low oral bioavailability; per Hale, teas are ineffective. Adults have experienced allergic reactions and mild GI intolerance. Do not know how this plant would help in areolar edema but am open to the possibilities if safe. *********************************************** To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet All commands go to [log in to unmask] The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(R) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html