Milk Thistle Seed - Organic
Botanical Name: Silybum marianum
Origin: Croatia/Bulgaria
Sold in 1 oz bags.
Silybum marianum is an annual in the Asteraceae family that grows three to seven feet tall with lettuce-like leaves and spikey, purple flowers. The plant has been used for centuries as a food and for its healthful properties. Milk Thistle Seed has a long tradition of use in western herbalism and is typically decocted as Milk Thistle tea. It can also be powdered for tinctures or encapsulated.
Milk Thistle has been revered for thousands of years as an effective herb. However, early on all parts of the plant were used for a variety of purposes. The leaves were extensively utilized and often eaten as a vegetable.
Milk Thistle supports the liver's natural detoxification process.*
Precautions
Milk thistle may cause an allergic reaction in people who are sensitive to the Asteraceae (Ragweed) plant family. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For educational purposes only.
