{"product_id":"milk-thistle-seed-powder-silybum-marianum-dried-herb-organic","title":"Milk Thistle Seed Powder (Silybum marianum) - Dried Herb, Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSilybum marianum\u003c\/i\u003e grows as an annual or biennial from three to seven feet in height, has smooth, shiny, lettuce-like leaves with white veins and spines along the margins. Milk Thistle has a solitary purple flower that can grow up to two and a half inches in diameter.\u003cbr\u003eMilk Thistle is native to the Mediterranean region and southwestern Europe and has been widely cultivated for hundreds of years. It is considered a noxious weed in the Pacific Northwest.\u003cbr\u003eMilk Thistle is a member of the vast sunflower or Asteraceae family, which encompasses a wide variety of well-known plants such as Lettuce (\u003ci\u003eLactuca sativa\u003c\/i\u003e), the common Daisy (\u003ci\u003eBellis perennis\u003c\/i\u003e), the Blessed Thistle (\u003ci\u003eCnicus benedictus\u003c\/i\u003e), and Artichoke (\u003ci\u003eCynara cardunculus var. scolymus\u003c\/i\u003e), to name a few.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003eProperties:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMilk Thistle has been used for thousands of years as a herb and even earlier as a food source. The leaves have been eaten and used often for other things.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e It\u003c\/span\u003e has an affinity for the liver and is said to help regenerate the tissue along with supporting the detoxification process while simultaneously protecting it.\u003cbr\u003eAlso known for its usefulness in the treatment and prevention of cardiovascular disease and management of diabetes.\u003cbr\u003eCombines well with Licorice Root and Dandelion Root for digestive issues.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow to use:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1\/2 - 1 teaspoon of Milk Thistle Powder to one cup of boiling water. Steep for 15 minutes, strain and drink up to three cups a day.\u003cbr\u003eThe powder can be encapsulated.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCautions \u0026amp; contraindications:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMilk Thistle may cause an allergic reaction in people who are sensitive to the \u003ci\u003eAsteraceae\u003c\/i\u003e (Ragweed) plant family. May affect metabolism of various drugs (either increasing or decreasing levels) such as anti-diabetic agents (additive), estrogen, lamotrigine and lorazepam. Has the potential to reduce iron storage and absorption.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease or illness. Please consult your healthcare provider prior to the use of this product if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications or have a medical condition. Individual results may vary.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaia Garden Herbals Inc.","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":50342655525121,"sku":"ikb1789696468702","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":50342655557889,"sku":"pqt1789696468703","price":44.07,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":50342655590657,"sku":"jfk1789696468704","price":90.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0822\/0105\/1393\/files\/milk-thistle-seed-powder-silybum-marianum---dried-herb-organic_1.webp?v=1789696494","url":"https:\/\/quickdryclad.shop\/products\/milk-thistle-seed-powder-silybum-marianum-dried-herb-organic","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}