Milk Thistle Seed -Da Ji - Silybum marianum - ORGANIC
Latin name: Silybum marianum
**Price is per ounce (oz) for Bulk Herbs and Powders, Per Vegan Capsule, and/or Per 8 oz Organic Sunflower Infused Oil** Picture shown of what an ounce will look like packaged**
Harvested From: Bulgaria
History/Folklore: Milk Thistle gets its name from the milky sap that is inside of their stems and leaves.
Roasted Milk Thistle Seed has been used as a substitute for Coffee.
Key Actions: Liver and Blood Tonic, Antioxidant, Anticancer, Anti-inflammatory
Key Constituents: Silymarin (a group of flavonoids (flavone lignans) including Silibinin, Silidanin, and Silychristin), Tyramine, Histamine, Gamma linoleic acid, Essential oil, Mucilage, Flavonoids, Dehydrosilybin, Betaine, Trimethylglycine, Sterols, Campesterol, Protein, Fiber, Calcium, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Potassium, Vitamin A and C
Known Uses: This herb is known to help with detoxing from overeating/indulging and drinking, Strengthens and detoxes the liver (Jaundice, hepatitis, Liver Diseases), known to reduce insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes, for breast and colon cancer, improves Liver function and kidney health post chemotherapy.
Eastern Energetics:
Temperature: Cool
Energetics/Flavour: Acrid, Bitter, Slightly Sweet, Aromatic
Meridians: LR, HT
Actions:
- Cools the Blood and Stops Bleeding
- Disperses Blood Stasis, Reduces Swelling and Generates Flesh
- Benefits the Gallbladder and Reduces Jaundice
- Lowers Blood Pressure (esp. due to Liver Heat)
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