Silybum marianum (Milk Thistle) Seeds
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DESCRIPTION
Plant Profile
Silybum marianum, commonly called Milk Thistle, is an annual or biennial herb from the Asteraceae family. The plant can grow between 30 and 200 cm tall. It has large, shiny dark green leaves with clear white veins that look milky. The leaf edges are stiff and spiny. The plant bears single purple flower heads. Sharp, pointed bracts surround the base of each flower. The seeds, known technically as cypselae, are the most valued part. They are small, hard, and dark in color, with a tuft of white bristles on top. Milk Thistle originated in the Mediterranean areas of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. Over time, it spread to many other regions and is now naturalized in parts of Asia.
Healthcare Perspective
Milk Thistle has been used in traditional healthcare since ancient Greek and Roman times. Early practitioners used it mainly to support the liver and gallbladder. The plant does not appear in early classical Ayurvedic texts. However, modern Ayurveda has adopted it as a Pitta-shaman herb, meaning it helps calm excess Pitta due to its cooling nature and liver-focused action. It is traditionally described as a choleretic, which means it supports bile flow and natural detox processes. In European folk medicine, people often prepared the seeds as decoctions or tinctures. These preparations were used for digestive discomfort and to protect the liver from environmental stress. The herb was also considered a gentle support for nursing mothers to aid lactation and a mild restorative used to maintain healthy skin appearance.
Phytochemical Composition
The main activity of Milk Thistle seeds comes from a fat-soluble group of compounds called silymarin. Silymarin is a mix of flavonolignans, with silybin as the most active part. Other components include isosilybin, silychristin, and silydianin. The seeds also contain fixed oils such as linoleic and oleic acids. They provide tocopherols, which are forms of Vitamin E, and plant sterols like beta-sitosterol and stigmasterol. Another key compound is taxifolin, a flavonoid known for antioxidant action. In addition, the seeds contain proteins and mucilaginous substances. Together, these compounds support antioxidant effects and help stabilize cell membranes, which explains the plant’s traditional use for liver support and overall system balance.
Precautions
Do not use if you have abdominal pain or diarrhea. Consult a healthcare professional before use if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking any medications. Discontinue use if diarrhea or loose stools occur. Do not exceed the recommended dose. Not intended for long-term use.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.*
