Milk thistle is a member of the sunflower family and also called Holy Thistle and Lady’s Thistle. This plant likes sunny areas, The oil is a cold pressed oil from the seed of this flower growing in Turkey . The seeds contain a flavonoid called “silymarin” that has shown in scientific studies to help protect the liver from toxic chemicals including certain drugs like Tylenol (acetaminophen)
For thousands of years the plant and its seeds have been used as a detoxifying herb and as a remedy for liver, kidney, and gall bladder problems. More recently as a powerful healing plant for the skin. That’s because of the flavonoid silymarin, with gives an antioxidant effect and help protect our skin from environmental stressors and helps as a good anti-aging. milk thistle has also demulcent properties. It is this property that helps in hydrating and softening the dry skin.
Botanical name
Silybum Marianum L.
Production method
Cold Press
Part used for production
Seed
Origin
Turkey
Quantity
50 ml
