Bulk Milk Thistle Seed Whole

Silybum marianum
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[ 1162 ]Silybum marianum

Milk Thistle Seed Whole

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Whole milk thistle seeds are obtained from Silybum marianum, a Mediterranean herb commonly called Holy Thistle, Lady's Thistle and Blessed Thistle.

While the seeds are most frequently used to make teas, tinctures and infusions, they can also be as food. In fact, the seeds, with a flavor profile similar to flax. Try adding whole milk thistle seeds to salads, shakes and smoothies, cereals and breads.

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a.
quick look

information at a glance

approximate cups to one pound3.5
originUkraine, Bulgaria
plant part usedseeds
processingwhole

b.
buying & keeping

general guidelines and tips

storage tipsStore in an airtight container away from heat, humidity and direct sunlight.
appearance & aromaOval, light-colored seeds.

c.
uses

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cosmeticUse the lightly crushed seeds to prepare tinctures for topical use.
culinaryToast to use in salads or snacks, or roast to brew an alternative coffee beverage. The seeds may also be eaten raw.
safetyDue to potential hormonal effects, do not use this herb without medical supervision if you have a history of prostate cancer, breast cancer or other hormone-driven disease.

d.
flavor profile

whole
milk thistle seeds

Has a nutty, pleasant taste. Mix with grains, fruits and nuts in baked goods, smoothies, and other foods.

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formulas & recipes

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f.
what else you should know

whole
milk thistle seeds

Milk thistle is a member of the aster family that is native to southern Europe and Asia and now naturalized throughout much of the world. Like most thistles, milk thistle is characterized by sharp spines or thorns that surround the flower head. The herb is grown as an ornamental specimen as well as a commercial crop. Although other parts of the plant may be used, milk thistle is primarily cultivated and harvested for its seeds.

Milk thistle seeds are characterized by a complex profile of naturally occurring botanical compounds. The seeds contain a specialized mixture of flavonolignans—including silybin A and B, isosilybin A and B, silychristin, and silydianin—collectively identified as silymarin.


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