Milk Thistle Herb, ground, defatted 200 g

Herbal milk thistle, ground, defatted 200 g

Milk thistle – properties of the plant
Milk thistle [lat. Silybum marianum] is an annual cultivated plant from the Asteraceae family, which is also relatively easy to find in the wild. Due to its visual similarity, it is often confused with the popular thistle. It is characterized by sharp, spiny leaves and purple flowers. It differs from the thistle, among other things, by its height – it can reach about 2 meters. It originates from the Mediterranean region and is currently common in Southern Europe, Egypt, Israel, and Turkey. A herbal raw material valued in phytotherapy is milk thistle seeds (grains).

Milk thistle – a source of nutrients
Milk thistle seeds, spotted lichen, contain:

- Silymarin, which has strong detoxifying properties, choleretic, cholagogic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant
- Phytosterols that help lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of atherosclerosis and heart attack
- Polyphenol compounds that seal blood vessels, protect the heart muscle, and also lower pressure
- Linoleic acid with many valuable properties for the body
- Vitamin E is rightly considered one of the strongest antioxidants
- Flavonoids with anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, anti-atherosclerotic, and anti-diabetic properties
- Fiber, which positively affects intestinal motility

Tip
Ground milk thistle, defatted, is characterized by being milled from whole grains. This means that with proper storage, it retains almost all the properties of the milk thistle grain while being much easier to use. To not lose its properties, store it in tightly sealed packaging. For this reason, each of our packages has a zipper for easy closing and opening. Your well-being is important to us!

Milk thistle – when is it worth reaching for?
- Liver problems – Milk thistle, due to its high silymarin content, has a detoxifying, regenerating, and anti-inflammatory effect on the liver.
- Elevated cholesterol levels – the phytosterols contained in this raw material have a positive effect on maintaining liver function and cholesterol levels in the body.
- Prevention in the circulatory system - Milk thistle active ingredients seal blood vessels, protect the heart muscle, and also lower blood pressure.
- Cancer prevention - linoleic acid and antioxidants are used for cancer prevention.
- Skin and hair care – milk thistle oil is used for care and topical application.

Product composition:
100% ground, non-skimmed milk thistle grain. Highest quality raw material.

Country of origin:
Poland

Interesting fact
Silybin from milk thistle has been used intravenously as an antidote for poisoning with fly agaric toxins (Amanita phalloides), which cause dangerous liver damage.

Recommended use
Pour a teaspoon of ground milk thistle seeds (approx. 3 g) into a glass (250 ml) of hot water and slowly bring to a boil. Simmer over low heat for about 5-10 minutes, let it rest for 15 minutes, then strain. Drink it in three portions daily.
It can also be used as an addition to salads, shakes, or even sandwiches.

Green Milk Thistle Shake
Required ingredients:
- 100 grams of young spinach
- 1 tablespoon of ground milk thistle
- banana
- 3 stalks of celery
- pear
- 250 ml water
Remove the seeds from the pear and cut it into pieces. Peel the banana and cut the celery into small pieces. Rinse the spinach thoroughly. Put all ingredients into a blender and blend. Cheers!