Bulk milk Thistle seed Tea

Milk thistle is valued for its active compound, silymarin, which has antioxidant, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties. It’s commonly used to support liver and gallbladder health, increase breast milk production, protect the liver from toxins such as alcohol and certain poisons, and may even help slow age-related decline in brain function.

Milk Thistle tea comes from the seeds of Silybum marianum, a flowering plant in the daisy family native to the Mediterranean, North Africa and parts of the Middle East. It’s also known as holy thistle and carduus marianus. The plant grows tall and has sharply edged, spiny leaves with white marbled veins.

The main compound responsible for milk thistle’s benefits is silymarin, a group of flavonoids (silybinin, silychristin, silydianin and isosilybinin). These help protect liver cells and support regeneration, which is why milk thistle is often used for conditions such as:

• Cirrhosis
• Jaundice
• Hepatitis
• Cholangitis (inflammation of the bile ducts)

How to Make Milk Thistle Tea

Place 1/3 to ½ ounce of crushed milk thistle seeds in 2 cups of boiling water. Let the mixture steep for about 45 minutes, strain it and drink it in three equal servings throughout the day.

Some people prefer using an alcohol-based extract because silymarin dissolves more effectively in alcohol. However, anyone with serious liver issues should avoid alcohol.

Potential Benefits of Milk Thistle Tea

• Helps cleanse and detoxify the liver
• Supports the liver’s role in blood purification
• May be helpful in treatment plans for cirrhosis, hepatitis, gallstones and liver-related cancers
• Increases bile secretion and improves intestinal flow
• Helps soothe kidney and bladder irritation
• May assist in clearing obstructions in the spleen