Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum)
Harness the ancient wisdom of Milk Thistle to support and maintain your liver's natural balance.
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Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) tincture provides gentle support for your liver’s natural balance and well-being. Featuring the beneficial silymarin complex, it helps maintain cellular equilibrium as part of a healthy daily routine. Discover this trusted herbal companion for everyday vitality.
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Botanical Name: Silybum marianum
Common Name(s): Milk Thistle, Blessed Milk Thistle, Marian Thistle
Plant Part: Leaf
Tincture Ratio: 1:3
Alcohol Volume (%): 25%
How To use
Adults: Shake well before use. Take (15-30 drops, three times daily in a little water.) 0.5-1 ml, three times daily in a little water. in a little water, juice or tea, 1-3 times daily or as recommended by a qualified practitioner. If sensitive start on low dose and slowly build up. Best taken between meals. Do not exceed recommended dose.
For best results, incorporate into your daily routine. The benefits of herbs are best experienced with consistent use over time.
The Science
Scientific Spotlight: Silybum marianum seeds contain silymarin, a flavonoid complex including silybin, which supports liver cell membrane stability, glutathione levels, and natural regenerative processes. Studies, including those referenced in the British Herbal Pharmacopoeia, highlight its role in maintaining liver function amid oxidative stress and toxin exposure.
Ingredients
Silybum marianum extracted in ethanol alcohol and water. Plant part used is Leaf. Strength is 1:3 25% – one part plant to 3 parts liquid.
Milk Thistle Tincture: Supports Your Liver's Natural Balance
Discover the timeless power of Silybum marianum, revered for centuries in UK herbal traditions. Our premium Milk Thistle tincture, crafted from the finest organically grown seeds, delivers potent silymarin to support natural balance and well-being. Perfect for those seeking a natural ally in maintaining liver equilibrium, this expertly crafted tincture offers convenience and efficacy in every drop, helping you thrive with vitality and wellbeing.
Folklore, Tradition & Etymology
Milk Thistle, known scientifically as Silybum marianum, derives its name from ancient lore intertwined with Christian legend. The ‘marianum’ honours the Virgin Mary, with folklore claiming that drops of her breast milk fell upon the plant’s leaves during nursing the infant Jesus, etching the distinctive white veins that mar its spiny foliage—hence its moniker ‘Blessed Milk Thistle’ or ‘Marian Thistle’.
In British herbal traditions, Milk Thistle has been a revered guardian since medieval times. Monastic herbalists cultivated it in monastery gardens, valuing its protective virtues. Nicholas Culpeper, the 17th-century English herbalist, extolled its sovereign qualities for the liver in his Complete Herbal, aligning it with the planet Mercury and its affinity for cleansing vital humours. Folklore also whispered of its apotropaic powers, carried as an amulet to ward off witchcraft and venomous beasts, embodying resilience amid adversity.
A Heritage of Well-being
Rooted deeply in UK herbal heritage, Silybum marianum has supported liver well-being for centuries, from ancient apothecaries to the British Herbal Pharmacopoeia. Traditional healers harnessed its seeds’ silymarin-rich essence to maintain natural balance and equilibrium, a practice echoed in our premium tincture.
Crafted in the timeless British tradition of single-herb extracts, our organic Milk Thistle tincture (1:3 w/v in 45% alcohol) perpetuates this legacy. Revered for supporting natural bile flow and cellular equilibrium, it stands as a natural ally for modern well-being, blending ancient wisdom with contemporary vitality.
Is this the right herb for me?
Individual responses to herbs vary. Consult a qualified healthcare professional or herbalist to assess if Milk Thistle tincture supports your personal well-being needs.
How long until I notice results?
Effects can differ greatly between individuals and depend on various factors. Some may experience support after consistent use for a few weeks, but professional guidance is recommended for expectations.
Are there any interactions with medications?
Herbs may interact with certain medications. Always consult your healthcare provider before combining with pharmaceuticals to ensure safety.
Can children or the elderly use this tincture?
Not recommended for children under 18 or without professional supervision for the elderly. Seek advice from a qualified practitioner.
Important Caution
Please consult a qualified herbal medical or healthcare practitioner as not all herbs are suitable for children, during pregnancy or breastfeeding, if unwell, or when on any medication, as some herbs may affect metabolism of some drugs. If you are unsure, please ask us or your health practitioner. Avoid if you have an allergy to the plant family. This product contains alcohol. Not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women. Consult a healthcare professional before use if you have liver or gallbladder conditions, are taking medications, or are allergic to plants in the Asteraceae family (e.g., ragweed, daisies). Discontinue use and seek medical advice if any adverse reactions occur.