Milk Thistle Seeds for liver, skin and culinary

Description

Milk Thistle Seeds for liver, skin and culinary. Silybum marianum syn. Carduus lactifolius, Carduus marianus, Centaurea dalmatica, Mariana lacteal. Plant Family: Asteraceae. Other Names: Marian Thistle, Mary Thistle, Our Lady’s Thistle, Lady’s Thistle, Dappled Thistle, Thistle Finch.

Native to the Mediterranean this biennial herb can also be found growing throughout Europe and has settled itself into Californian and Australian landscapes. The seeds also called achene’s, are produced when the flowers fade, the unprocessed ripe seed have fine white silky hairs attached, which help the seed to float on the breeze to disperse to new areas like the seed of the dandelion. The processed seeds are light brown and approximately 3-5m in length.

The roasted seed has been used as a substitute for coffee; the whole seeds can also be added to breads, biscuits and cereal bars. Oil is extracted from the seeds and used in the cosmetics industry for adding to skin creams and lotions. Originally, the tea was used to treat liver ailments and snake bites, but was later used to treat skin rashes, kidney disease, and spleen problems. Due to its gentle reaction on the skin, milk thistle tea mixtures or extracts are often used in modern beauty care products.

Milk thistle seeds can be used as part of a detox tea. The active ingredient in milk thistle is called silymarin. It is mainly used to treat liver problems, but some people claim it can lower cholesterol and help manage type 2 diabetes.

Milk thistle tea is quick and easy to make, and the primary way folks use this wild edible plant for its proclaimed natural medicinal properties. To make the tea: 1 tablespoon milk thistle seeds fresh loose, dried, or powdered; 1 teaspoon honey; 1 cup water; 1 teaspoon whole milk optional, but does make it creamier. Steep for about 5 minutes then strain. If drinking milk thistle tea, it is best to limit intake to 6 cups a day. When allowed to cool to at least room temperature, milk thistle tea with honey (omit the milk) can be used as a wound wash, skin rash or boil treatment.

As with any natural remedy, people should discuss using milk thistle with a doctor before taking it. Always thoroughly research any new herb you are considering taking. And if pregnant, breastfeeding or taking prescription drugs, please talk to your healthcare provider first. Milk thistle may interact with some medications. This is of particular concern if a person is already receiving treatment for liver conditions. Because milk thistle is related to ragweed, folks who suffer from related allergies should not consume this wild edible plant or items made from it. The milk thistle can mimic the way oestrogen functions in the body, and could cause complications or ill effects on women who have endometriosis, breast cancer, fibroid tumours, or uterine cancer.

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