Member Owned Since 1976 Responsible to People and Planet Silybum Marianum Kosher Non-Irradiated Milk thistle’s hard, dark-colored seeds are ground and used to make a tea or tincture, encapsulated, or added to foods. The whole seeds are also sometimes added to foods. The seeds have a slightly bitter, oily taste and a faint aroma. Origin: Bulgaria Botanical name: Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn. TOP-QUALITY MILK THISTLE SEED – Frontier Co-op organic milk thistle seed (Silybum marianum) has a long history of use, both as a food and for its wellness benefits. The nutty tasting seeds can be utilized in many different ways. Our bulk whole milk thistle seed is kosher certified and non-irradiated. LIVER HEALTH – The liver works to keep the body free of harmful substances and toxins Our eBay Store About Us Contact Us Add to Favorite Sellers Supplement FactsServing Size: 1 tsp. (3 g)Servings Per Container: 151 Amount Per Serving% Daily ValueCalories15 Total Fat1 g1%*Total Carbohydrate1 g<1%*Dietary Fiber1g4%*Milk Thistle, whole (seed)3 g*** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. ** Daily Value not established. Expiration Date: 03/01/2027 Disclaimer: Our receiving department does its best to verify and then enter the correct expiration dates for all incoming products. However, discrepancies do occur from time to time. This being said, the exceptionally high turnover at iHerb ensures that our inventory is among the freshest in the industry. Frontier Co-op, Whole Milk Thistle Seed, 16 oz (453 g) DESCRIPTION: Member Owned Since 1976 Responsible to People and Planet Silybum Marianum Kosher Non-Irradiated Milk thistle's hard, dark-colored seeds are ground and used to make a tea or tincture, encapsulated, or added to foods. The whole seeds are also sometimes added to foods. The seeds have a slightly bitter, oily taste and a faint aroma. Origin: Bulgaria Botanical name: Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn. TOP-QUALITY MILK THISTLE SEED – Frontier Co-op organic milk thistle seed (Silybum marianum) has a long history of use, both as a food and for its wellness benefits. The nutty tasting seeds can be utilized in many different ways. Our bulk whole milk thistle seed is kosher certified and non-irradiated. LIVER HEALTH – The liver works to keep the body free of harmful substances and toxins. The seeds have long been associated with wellness benefits and modern research has verified most of those historical uses. Milk thistle seed supports a healthy liver and historically has been used as a liver tonic and in various digestive formulas. VERSATILE USES – Milk thistle seed can be consumed in many ways, as a tea, in capsules, as a tincture and of course in food. Use the whole seed to sprinkle on salads, sandwiches, and mix in with trail mix, or easily ground down the seed to incorporate into tea, baked goods, and smoothies. ORIGIN/SOURCING – Used for centuries as food and for its healthful properties, milk thistle seed has a long tradition of use in herbalism. The seeds originate from Bulgaria and are harvested from the milk thistle seed pod once ripe and dried. The milk thistle plant itself can grow up to 4-5 feet tall and has lettuce like leaves with spiky purple flowers. ABOUT US – Owned by stores and organizations that buy and sell our products, Frontier Co-op has been a member-owned cooperative since 1976. We support natural living and our products are never irradiated or treated with ETO. We're committed to the health and welfare of the environment and everyone producing and consuming our botanical products. SUGGESTED USE: Grind milk thistle seed in a coffee grinder or spice mill, and add the ground seeds to shakes or cereals. Or encapsulate the ground seed, if preferred. To prepare milk thistle tea, add one cup of boiling water to one teaspoon of ground seeds, and steep for 15 minutes. The ground seeds can also be prepared as a tincture using a menstruum of 50% alcohol and 50% water (or 100 proof vodka). The whole seeds can be toasted and added to salads, breads and cereals. Milk thistle seed has been extensively researched for its protective effects on the liver. While formulations with concentrated levels of silymarin (70 to 80%) are being studied as a treatment for various liver problems (especially in Europe), the whole seed, with its much lower silymarin levels, is used as a liver tonic, to "support healthy liver function" and overall well-being. Chronic drug and alcohol abusers also use milk thistle as a supporting herb. INGREDIENTS: Supplement Facts Serving Size: 1 tsp Servings Per Container: 172 Amount Per Serving % Daily Value Total Carbohydrate 2 g <1%* Dietary Fiber <1g 4%* Milk Thistle, whole (seed) 2.6 g ** * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. ** Daily Value not established. WARNINGS: The Botanical Safety Handbook* classifies milk thistle seed as: Class: 1: Herbs which can be safely consumed when used appropriately. Per the German Commission E Monograph** for milk thistle seed, there are no known contraindications, side effects or drug interactions. *Michael McGuffin, ed., American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook, (New York: CRC Press, 1997) **Mark Blumenthal, ed., The Complete German Commission E Monographs, (Austin TX: Integrative Medicine Communications, 1998)