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    Milk Thistle Herb Cut

    Carduus marianus

    Form: Cut

    Product description

    Milk thistle is a flowering herb, part of the Asteraceae family. Native to Mediterranean countries, it has spiny, dark-green leaves with white veins and purple flower heads.

    Milk thistle is known for its active ingredient, silymarin, which is extracted from its seeds and is believed to have antioxidant, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties. When referred to as “milk thistle herb cut,” it typically means the herb has been dried and cut into smaller pieces for ease of use, especially for making teas, tinctures, or other herbal preparations. The primary active compound, silymarin, is a group of flavonoids including silybin, silychristin, and silydianin.

    How is it used?

    Milk thistle is thought to have liver-protective effects. It is commonly used to treat liver conditions such as cirrhosis, jaundice, hepatitis, and gallbladder disorders. Historically milk thistle has been given to nursing mothers and used as an antidepressant.

    The cut herb can be used to make teas or decoctions. It involves steeping the herb in hot water to extract its beneficial compounds. Milk Thistle Herb Cut is often used with other botanicals thought to be liver-supporting herbs like dandelion or burdock.

    Natural products can cause side effects. As with any food product or herbal supplement, it is advisable to seek professional advice before newly incorporating into one’s routine or into a new product, especially for individuals who are susceptible to allergies, have other dietary issues, weakened immune systems or other health complications.

    Important: Joseph Flach & Sons are not herbalists and are unable to offer advice on and are unable to attest to the efficacy or suitability of a material for use in a herbal remedy or as a product ingredient.

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