{"product_id":"herbs-milk-thistle-seed-organic","title":"Herbs - Milk Thistle Seed | Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003eMilk thistle, also known as Blessed Milk Thistle and Mary Thistle, is a member of the aster family that is native to the Mediterranean region and now naturalized throughout the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant's species name \u003ci\u003e(marianum)\u003c\/i\u003e and many of its common names reference the Virgin Mary because the white mottling that appears on the leaf is said to be made by her tears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor thousands of years, the ripe seeds have been harvested to make infusions and extracts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Look — Information at a Glance\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eApproximate Cups per Pound: 3.5\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Albania\u003cbr\u003ePlant Part Used: Seed\u003cbr\u003eProcessing: Whole\u003cbr\u003eAgriculture: Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStoring — General Guidelines and Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep in an airtight container in a cool, dry location.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Aroma\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall, oval-shaped seeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCulinary\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrushed seeds may be infused in hot water or tinctured. The seeds may also be eaten in raw or toasted in salads, cereals or in baked goods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid if you have a known allergy to plants in the ragweed family. Check with your doctor if you take other medicines also metabolized by liver cytochrome P450 enzymes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor Profile\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNut-like, with a slightly bitter finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rise Apothecary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54555162804596,"sku":null,"price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4941\/0164\/files\/herbs_milk_thistle.jpg?v=1777567067","url":"https:\/\/riseapothecary.com\/products\/herbs-milk-thistle-seed-organic","provider":"Rise Apothecary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}