Also called: Broken bone. A fracture is a break, usually in a bone. If the broken bone punctures the skin, it is called an open or compound fracture. Fractures commonly happen because of car accidents, falls or sports injuries. Other causes are low bone density and osteoporosis, which cause weakening of the bones.
Milk Thistle Side Effects. Milk thistle is generally considered safe and well-tolerated, with very few cases of side effects ever reported. The most common side effects arenât serious and include gastrointestinal upset, such as a mild laxative effect.
Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is an herb said to have properties that promote liver health. The seeds contain silymarin, a group of compounds (including silybin, silydianin, and silychristin) said to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects and protect liver cells.