Milk Thistle Tincture 1:3 (Organic) – 100ml

Description

Organic Milk Thistle Tincture 1:3 is prepared from the seeds of Silybum marianum, a plant with a long history of use in European herbal traditions. Milk thistle has traditionally been valued in herbal practice for its association with liver and digestive wellbeing.

The herb has historically been included in herbal routines intended to support the body’s natural processes of digestion, metabolism and internal balance, particularly following periods of dietary or lifestyle excess.

NOTE: For regulatory reasons, product pages describe ingredients and traditional context only. Information on traditional benefits, historical uses and research can be found on the Traditional Use & Research page.

History

(Silybum marianum)

Traditional Herbal Context

Milk thistle has been used in herbal traditions for over two thousand years and was highly regarded by classical and medieval herbalists. Traditional texts associate milk thistle with supporting the liver, gall bladder and digestive system as part of maintaining overall vitality.

Herbal practitioners historically selected milk thistle during seasonal transitions or as part of general cleansing routines, often alongside other supportive herbs.

Digestive & Metabolic Traditions

In traditional herbal practice, milk thistle was associated with digestive comfort and the body’s natural eliminative processes. The liver’s central role in digestion and metabolism meant that milk thistle was often included in herbal routines intended to support digestive balance and internal resilience.

Milk thistle has also been traditionally used in combination with other herbs as part of broader dietary and lifestyle approaches to wellbeing.

Scientific Interest

Modern scientific interest in milk thistle has focused on compounds naturally present in the seeds, particularly silymarin, a complex of flavonoids that has been widely studied for its antioxidant properties.

Research into milk thistle continues to explore its traditional context of use and its role within broader studies of liver and digestive function. References to scientific research reflect areas of ongoing investigation rather than medicinal claims regarding products sold on this website.

General Information

• Botanical name: Silybum marianum

• Common name: Milk Thistle

• Family: Asteraceae

• Habitat: Native to Southern Europe

• Parts used: Seeds

• Tincture strength: 1:3

Dose

Add 1 teaspoon to water once or twice daily, or as directed by a qualified herbal practitioner.