Drainage basin: The area drained by a river and its tributaries. A drainage basin is considered to be an open system because water can be added or lost from a drainage basin. Source: The beginning of a river. A river may have multiple sources.
Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is a thorny plant presenting decorative leaves with a white pattern of veins and purple flower heads. The plant originates from mountains of the Mediterranean region, where it forms scrub on a rocky base.
Milk Thistle and Glutathione. Silymarin, the active ingredient in milk thistle, is an antioxidant that can protect against depletion of glutathione, which is a âmaster antioxidantâ thatâs extremely useful at helping prevent disease formation. Glutathione is found naturally in the human body, as well as in some plants, mushrooms, fungus and algae.