Milk Thistle Seed Dried

Inspired by seeing Milk Thistle growing wildly in it's native Sicily, Avena's Gardens now maintain a permanent Milk Thistle bed, where it reseeds itself annually. Students and visitors often comment on the uniqueness of these large fleshy, green, and milk mottled leaves, and their lovely, purple thistle-like flowers. Milk Thistle, also called St. Mary's Thistle, in honor of mother Mary, has a long history of use as a liver restorative. The seeds are used for preventing and treating liver damage, especially when caused by exposure to toxic chemicals and poisons, including mushrooms, alcohol and recreational drugs. Traditionally indicated for conditions such as Cirrhosis of the Liver, Hepatitis A, B and C, and Psoriasis. It also stimulates bile secretion and increases milk production in nursing mothers.* Grind 1-2 Tablespoons daily in a coffee grinder and sprinkle on your food.