Milk thistle seeds 200 g

Milk Thistle Seeds 200 g

Milk thistle [Latin: Silybum marianum] is an annual cultivated plant belonging to the Asteraceae family, which is also relatively easy to find in nature. It is often confused with the common thistle due to its visual similarity. It is characterized by its pointed and spiny leaves and its purple flowers. One of the things that distinguishes it from the thistle is its height - it can reach about 2 meters. Native to the Mediterranean region, it is now found in Southern Europe, Egypt, Israel, and Turkey. The seeds (nuts) of milk thistle are valued in phytotherapy.

Milk thistle - a source of nutrients.

Milk thistle seeds contain

• silymarin, which has strong detoxifying, cholagogue, cholepoietic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties
• phytosterols, characterized by their contribution to lowering cholesterol levels and reducing the risk of atherosclerosis and myocardial infarction
• polyphenolic compounds, which ensure the tightness of blood vessels, protect the heart muscle, and lower blood pressure
• linoleic acid, which has many beneficial properties for the body
• vitamin E, rightly considered one of the most powerful antioxidants
• flavonoids with anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, anti-atherosclerotic, and anti-diabetic effects.
• fibers that have positive effects on intestinal peristalsis.

Advice

Non-fat ground milk thistle is characterized by being ground from whole grains. Thus, when well preserved, it retains almost all the properties of the milk thistle seed while being much easier to use. To prevent it from losing its properties, it should be stored in airtight and resealable containers. For this reason, each package is equipped with a closure cord to facilitate closing and opening.

Milk thistle - when should it be used?

• Liver problems - thanks to its high silymarin content, milk thistle has detoxifying, regenerative, and anti-inflammatory effects on the liver.
• Increased cholesterol - the phytosterols contained in this raw material have a positive effect on maintaining normal cholesterol levels in the body.
• Circulatory system prophylaxis - the active components of milk thistle tighten blood vessels, protect the heart muscle, and lower blood pressure.
• Cancer prevention - linoleic acid and antioxidants are used in cancer prevention.
• Skin and hair care - milk thistle oil is used for skin care and topical applications.

Product composition:
100% milk thistle seeds. Raw material of the highest quality.

Country of origin:
Poland

Curiosity

Silibinin derived from milk thistle has been used intravenously as an antidote to poisoning by the toxin of the death cap mushroom (Amanita phalloides), which causes dangerous liver damage.