Milk Thistle herbal tea (Silybum Marianum)

Milk Thistle herbal tea

Milk Thistle Herbal Tea is a medicinal tea with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties indicated for liver problems such as fatty liver disease. In addition to promoting liver well-being, it improves digestion and regulates the intestinal flora.

Ingredients: 100% Milk Thistle plant (Silybum Marianum).

What is Milk Thistle Herbal Tea good for

Milk Thistle Herbal Tea is recommended for jaundice, hepatitis, gallstones, cirrhosis, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, indigestion, diabetes (type two) and cholesterol. The Milk Thistle is a plant rich in substances such as silymarin and silybin with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potential. Of these substances, silymarin stands out and is the main responsible for the regeneration of cells in the liver and bile stimulation. In addition to acting as a detox tea for the body, Milk Thistle Herbal Tea can help to strengthen the immune system, control acne and improve memory.

Curiosities:

Milk Thistle, also known as Thistle Marie, is native to Mediterranean Europe and North Africa. In Portugal, this plant is a weed because it grows in wastelands. Besides, it is very familiar to the Portuguese Culture. Today, Milk Thistle is still used in the traditional production of cheeses such as “Serra da Estrela” and “Azeitão”. According to scientific data, Cardo Mariano has been used for more than 2000 years to treat liver and gall bladder diseases. 

There are many legends surrounding the origin of her name. However, they all involve the Virgin Mary. The best-known legend tells that during Herod's persecution, in an attempt to save his son, Jesus, Marie hid in a forest full of thistles. This relationship between the thistle and Mary comes from the fact that she dropped some drops of her milk on the leaves of a thistle while breastfeeding her child. Hence, the characteristic white veins on the Milk Thistle.

Water temperature: 100º

Infusion time: 5 minutes

Recommended quantity: Approx. one teaspoon of Milk Thistle per cup (240ml).

Dosage: Drink 2 to 3 cups daily, 30 minutes before meals.

How to prepare the Milk Thistle Herbal Tea: place one teaspoon of Milk Thistle in a pot of 240ml of boiled water. Cover the pan and leave to infuse for 5 minutes. Finally, strain and allow cooling a little before drinking. For best results, practice a healthy lifestyle.

Store in a cool, dry place away from light.

Warnings: This plant should be avoided by pregnant women or toddlers, even by anyone with hypersensitivity to the active ingredients of the plant.

NOTE: The image presented is only a suggestion of presentation, being that the cut typology and dimensions of the plant can vary in the supply or season of the year, maintaining all the quality, functionalities, and properties of the tea unchanged.