Milk Thistle (Cardo Mariano) is a traditional dried herb prepared from the seeds of *Silybum marianum*. Herbalists have long valued this botanical for its traditional relationship with liver wellness, digestive support, and overall balance.
### Botanical Information
**Botanical Name:** *Silybum marianum*
**Common Name:** Milk Thistle
**Spanish Name:** Cardo Mariano
**Plant Part:** Seed
### Traditional Herbal Context
Milk Thistle seeds have been traditionally incorporated into herbal practices focused on digestive and liver wellness. They are naturally rich in plant compounds, including silymarin, and have long been valued as part of traditional herbal preparations that support the body's natural processes.
### Suggested Use
Traditionally prepared as a decoction by gently simmering the seeds in water. Seeds may also be freshly ground and incorporated into traditional herbal preparations according to personal preference.
### Ingredients
Organic Milk Thistle Seed (*Silybum marianum*).
### Precautions
Consult your qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, especially during pregnancy, lactation, when taking medications, or when managing a health condition. Individuals with sensitivities to plants in the Asteraceae family should use caution.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
