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 can be especially helpful when fatty liver results from excess alcohol consumption or diabetes. Milk thistle contains a flavonoid complex called silymarin, which studies have shown to protect the liver cells from toxins, according to the UMMC.