Milk Thistle (St Mary’s Thistle)
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Milk Thistle — A Foundational Practice for Inner Restoration
Often chosen by those seeking to nourish and restore their liver after periods of overindulgence, stress or depletion, Milk Thistle is one of Western herbalism's most well documented and broadly respected herbs. Long valued for its particular and specific affinity with the liver.
- Character
- Bitter · Earthy · Mild
- Companion for
- Liver support · Detox rituals · Digestive health
- Pairs well with
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Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale): the bitter root and leaf of a familiar daisy, long associated with digestion, the liver and gentle cleansing.
Burdock Root (Arctium lappa): an earthy root used as food and herb across Europe and Asia, long associated with cleansing and clear skin.
An excellent tonic, restorative and adaptogen that helps the body to cope with stress, protects the liver, improves sexual function and prevents night sweats.
Ingredients
Content: Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) seed powder (Please note that the colour of the powder may vary from light to dark depending on soil conditions, growing conditions etc.)
Herbal Intelligence
Phytochemistry
The seeds of Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum), often referred to as the fruit, are rich in a flavonolignan complex called silymarin, which includes silybin, isosilybin, silychristin and silydianin.
Living tradition
Milk Thistle has been used for more than two thousand years. The Greek physician Dioscorides, writing in the first century, left the oldest known account of it, and his Roman contemporary Pliny the Elder recorded the juice of the plant mixed with honey for 'carrying off bile'.
Suggested use
Chew 1 tsp of seeds thoroughly, or add ground seeds to food. Tea - boil 1-2 tsp of ground seeds in 1 cup water for 10 minutes.
Specifications
- Other Names
- Silybum marianum, St Mary's Thistle
- Range
- Dried Herbs & Powders
- Grown In
- China
- Organic Status
- Organic out of stock, current supply is conventional
- Plant Parts
- Seeds
- Packaging
- Home compostable, reusable zip lock pouch
Vegan Friendly
Precautions
- Caution combining Milk thistle with prescription medications as it may alter drug concentrations
More on the Milk Thistle profile.
Happy Herb Co shares referenced knowledge about herbs and makes no therapeutic claims for its products. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or managing a health condition, please speak with a health professional before using any herb.
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I got this to help support liver function, and there seems to be a clearing happening. Will have to use longer to see if it is truly efficacious.
Thank you for your honest review, this is great for others to know what to expect. Often the difficult tasting herbs are the ones that do the most work. Thanks Laura
This is so soothing. I feel very calmed and supported by this herb. It’s made processing life so much smoother.
Very happy with the product and the service.
Thank you so much Jason! Glad to hear you are enjoying your Milk Thistle.
It's earned the moniker of 'Magic Powder' in my household and for very good reason: it's made a significant difference in the quality of life for my sweet, geriatric feathered companion.
She loves this stuff. She's gluttonous when I add it to her meals, which is a relief since it saves me from stressing her to give her the old liver medication her vet had previously prescribed. Her mobility has improved greatly and she's gone from being very subdued/tired to playing nonstop like she used to.
It's honestly awesome. I'm so glad my veterinarian suggested this milk thistle product as well as Happy Herb.
ahh thas great to hear thanks for sharing. Laura x.
Actually works, very happy with it.
Hi Micah, Thank you for your review! We greatly appreciate your support and are thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience with the Milk Thistle.
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