Bulk Herbs: Milk Thistle Seed Powder (Organic)

Description

Milk thistle is a member of the sunflower family native to a narrow area of the Mediterranean. It has since been naturalized throughout Europe and can commonly be found in Oregon and California where it is considered a common garden weed. Despite this unsavory reputation, milk thistle has quite a striking appearance, noted by the large pink or purple flower growing atop its solitary stem. The edible thistles were given the name silybum by Dioscorides, a Greek physician who served in the Roman Army over 1,900 years ago. The thistle with white mottling on its leaves became known as the "milk" thistle. In Catholic Germany, its usefulness was said to be second only to calling on Mother Mary, and the white mottling on the leaf is said to be the touch of the Virgin Mary's milk, hence the species name "marianum." In ritual spells and magic, Milk Thistle is used for Wisdom and to improve decision making. It can also be used in blends for strength - when courage and strength are needed to stand up for yourself or a cause.