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What does it help with
- Liver protection and regeneration
- Detox support
- Antidote for death cap poisoning
- Antioxidant cell protection
Active compounds
Silymarin (silybin, silidianin, silychristin), flavonolignans, bitter compounds.
Silybin blocks toxin entry into liver cells and stimulates regeneration. Clinically proven for liver cirrhosis.
How and when to harvest
Harvest periodJuly – August (ripe fruit)
Plant partsseeds
Dryingto dry whole flower heads, then thresh out seeds
Shelf life2–3 years
Preparation methods
Ground seedsCapsulesTeaTinctureOil
Pro tip: The best form is ground seeds — add a spoonful to breakfast or a smoothie. Tea is less effective.
Recipes
1 Milk thistle in porridge ▾
Grind a spoonful of seeds and add to porridge, yoghurt or smoothie. Daily for liver protection.
2 Tea for liver ▾
2 teaspoons crushed seeds pour 300 ml water, boil 5 min. Drink 2× a day.
3 Liver tea ▾
Milk thistle, dandelion root and chicory. Boil 15 minutes. Drink 2× a day as spring cure.
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