Milk thistle ground defatted 200 g

Defatted Ground Milk Thistle 200 g

Milk Thistle – Plant Characteristics
Milk thistle [Latin: Silybum marianum] is an annual cultivated plant belonging to the Asteraceae family, which can also be relatively easily found in the wild. It is often confused with the common thistle due to visual similarity. It is characterized by sharply pointed, spiny leaves and purple flowers. It differs from the thistle, among other things, in height – it can reach about 2 meters. It originates from the Mediterranean region and is now commonly found in Southern Europe, Egypt, Israel, and Turkey. The valued herbal raw material in phytotherapy is the seeds (grains) of milk thistle.

Milk Thistle – Source of Nutrients
Milk thistle seeds contain:

- Silymarin, which exhibits strong detoxifying, choleretic, bile-expelling, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties
- Phytosterols, known for helping to lower cholesterol levels and reducing the risk of atherosclerosis and heart attack
- Polyphenolic compounds that strengthen blood vessels, protect the heart muscle, and lower blood pressure
- Linoleic acid, which has many valuable properties for the body
- Vitamin E, rightly considered one of the strongest antioxidants
- Flavonoids, characterized by anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, anti-atherosclerotic, and anti-diabetic effects
- Fiber, which positively affects intestinal peristalsis

Tip
Defatted ground milk thistle is ground from the whole seed. This means that with proper storage, it retains almost all the properties of the milk thistle seed while being much easier to use. To preserve its properties, store it in airtight, resealable containers. For this reason, each of our packages has a zip closure allowing easy opening and closing. We care about your convenience!

Milk Thistle – When Is It Worth Using?
- Liver problems – due to its high silymarin content, milk thistle has detoxifying, regenerative, and anti-inflammatory effects on the liver.
- Elevated cholesterol – phytosterols in this raw material positively influence maintaining proper cholesterol levels in the body.
- Cardiovascular prevention – active ingredients in milk thistle strengthen 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 care and topical application.

Product Composition:
100% ground, defatted milk thistle seed. Highest quality raw material.

Country of Origin:
Poland

Interesting Fact
Silybin derived from milk thistle was used intravenously as an antidote for poisoning by the green death cap mushroom toxin (Amanita phalloides), which causes dangerous liver damage.

Usage Suggestion
Pour one teaspoon of ground milk thistle seeds (about 3 g) with a glass (250 ml) of hot water and slowly heat to boiling. Simmer on low heat for about 5-10 minutes, set aside for 15 minutes, strain. Drink in three portions throughout the day.
It can also be used as an addition to salads, shakes, or even sandwiches.

Green Shake with Milk Thistle
Ingredients needed:
- 100 grams of young spinach
- 1 tablespoon of ground milk thistle
- banana
- 3 stalks of celery
- pear
- 250 ml of water
Remove the core from the pear and cut into pieces. Peel the banana, and cut the celery into small pieces. Rinse the spinach thoroughly. Place all ingredients in a blender and blend. Cheers!