Milk Thistle
Milk Thistle, also known as
Mary's Thistle, Holy Thistle and
Silybum marianum, is native to the Mediterranean.
Milk Thistle is a beautiful and impressive plant with its large spiny leaves marbled with creamy veins. The common name
Milk Thistle comes from the belief that milk from the Virgin Mary fell on the leaves and caused the white veining .
It is believed by herbalists that
Milk Thistle seeds contain silymarin which can be beneficial for the liver to recover from damage from alcohol, mushroom poisoning, hepatitis, and cirrhosis.
Milk Thistle flower heads can be steamed and eaten like artichokes. They can also be eaten to increase breast-milk production, and was considered excellent for depression.
"My opinion is that this herb is the best remedy that grows against all melancholy diseases." -Gerard in his Herbal of 1597
Also available:
Echinacea Purpurea Seeds
Chive Seeds
Red Clover Seeds
