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Silybum marianum

Milk Thistle Seed, USDA Certified Organic, Cut & Sifted

$14.97
  • USDA Certified Organic Milk Thistle Seeds: Our semilla de mariano is USDA Certified Organic, non-GMO, non-irradiated, and thoughtfully tested before being carefully packaged. Sealed in BPA-free packaging, each seed is preserved with integrity so you can trust the purity of what you’re bringing into your body.

  • Premium Quality, Potent & Naturally Vibrant: Harvested from certified organic plants, our cardo mariano semillas carry the nutty, slightly bitter flavor milk thistle is known for. These seeds are rich in silymarin, the compound at the heart of milk thistle’s long reputation for supporting liver and digestive wellness.

  • Laboratory Tested for Purity: Before reaching you, our milk thistle seeds undergo thorough laboratory testing for moisture levels, microbial balance, and extraneous matter, as well as organoleptic evaluation to ensure flavor, aroma, and appearance meet medicinal-quality standards.

  • Organically Grown in China: Sourced from the regions where milk thistle naturally thrives, our seeds are cultivated in clean, organic conditions. Revered for centuries in both traditional European herbalism and modern wellness practices, milk thistle remains a trusted source for vitality and balance.

  • Packaged with Care in California: Handled in our FDA-registered, USDA Organic, GMP & HACCP compliant facility in California, ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety.

  • Protected for Potency: Our resealable, BPA-free pouches make it easy to store and keep your milk thistle seeds fresh.

  • 100% Happiness Guarantee: If you’re not completely satisfied, simply contact us within 60 days for a full refund. As a small family-owned business, we treat our customers like family too.

Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) has been cherished for centuries for its supportive effects on the body. The Greek physician Dioscorides (40–90 AD) first recorded its use, noting its ability to nurture and protect. Its key active compound, silymarin, is drawn from the seeds—tiny potent vessels that have fueled wellness traditions across generations.

Traditionally, milk thistle seeds are prepared in decoctions to support liver, gallbladder, and digestive health. Beyond its practical uses, milk thistle carries a subtle, stabilizing energy. In European folklore, it was believed that the white veins on the leaves were touched by moonlight, offering protection and resilience to those who kept it close. Some traditions held that planting milk thistle near the home would safeguard the household from misfortune, a small talisman of wellness. Its seeds, favored by goldfinches and humans alike, have long symbolized strength, renewal, and the power of nature.

Herbalists also spoke of its gentle, purifying influence, helping to restore balance when the body felt burdened. In some tales, carrying a milk thistle seed pouch was thought to strengthen the spirit and sharpen clarity of mind. The plant’s deep roots were said to anchor the energy of the earth, while its spiky leaves reminded people to protect their inner vitality.*

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