Organic Milk Thistle Tincture 2 fluid oz.

Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) Tincture 2 fluid ounces in an amber glass dropper bottle. 

The Guardian of the Liver, the Thorned Healer with a Gentle Heart

Adorned in purple bloom and cloaked in silvery-white veined leaves, Milk Thistle stands as a symbol of protection and resilience. Though thorny in appearance, her gift is one of grace—offering strength to the weary and cleansing to the burdened.

Traditional Uses
Since the time of Dioscorides and Galen, milk thistle has been revered as a liver tonic and protective herb. In medieval European herbals, it was used to “open the obstructions of the liver and spleen,” and in traditional folk medicine, it supported jaundice, bile imbalance, detoxification, and emotional heaviness linked to liver stagnation.

Common Uses
Today, milk thistle is most widely known for its hepatoprotective properties, particularly the active compound silymarin, which has been shown to support liver regeneration, protect against toxins, and enhance overall liver function. It’s often used as a gentle daily detoxifier, especially during recovery from medications, alcohol, or environmental exposures. It may be taken as a tincture, capsule, or tea (best if the seeds are ground or cracked before steeping).

Energetics
Milk thistle is cooling, slightly drying, and tonifying, particularly to the liver and digestive system. She helps move heat and stagnation out of the body, encourages the free flow of bile, and brings a gentle resilience to the gut and gallbladder. Energetically, she is a protector—a plant of boundaries, emotional detox, and inner strength.

Medicinal Properties

• Hepatoprotective

• Liver regenerative

• Cholagogue (stimulates bile flow)

• Antioxidant

• Anti-inflammatory

• Mildly antimicrobial

• Demulcent (soothing to mucous membranes)

• Detoxifier

Beneath her armor, Milk Thistle holds a quiet power. She doesn’t push—she supports, rebuilds, and protects. In a world of overstimulation and toxic burden, she is a steadfast ally for body and soul.

Crafted with reverence by The Old World Apothecary.
Herbs for healing, rooted in ritual.

Parts Used: Leaf and Buds

Suggested Use: 10 to 30 drops in water or juice, up to 3x daily as needed

Organic Home Grown herb macerated for 8 weeks, agitated daily. 

Ratio 1:4 (dried macerated herb to organic cane alcohol)

Our Promise: Crafted in small batches by The Old World Apothecary, with reverence for the healing traditions of plant medicine. 

Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.  Please consult with your healthcare provider before beginning any new herbal supplement, especially if you are pregnant, nursing or on medications.