Milk Thistle Organic
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Milk Thistle: A Spirited Guardian for Your Wellbeing (Sold by the Ounce)
Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) isn't just a prickly roadside flower. Revered for centuries for its medicinal properties and symbolic associations, Milk Thistle offers a unique blend of benefits for your body and spirit. This spiky guardian may support your liver health while its symbolic associations empower your practices.
Traditional Uses:
- Liver Support: Milk Thistle, particularly the silymarin compound within it, has traditionally been used to support liver health and detoxification.
- Other Potential Benefits: Studies are ongoing to explore Milk Thistle's potential benefits for cholesterol, kidney stones, and other conditions.
Magickal Meanings:
Milk Thistle's spiny exterior, historical uses, and vibrant purple flower connect it to various symbolic meanings across multiple Chakras:
- Protection & Healing (Third Eye Chakra, Solar Plexus Chakra): The prickly nature of Milk Thistle is seen as a shield against negativity. Incorporate Milk Thistle into protective spells or rituals (symbolically) to create a barrier around yourself or your space, or use it in healing rituals (symbolically) to promote emotional and physical well-being. (Third Eye Chakra, Solar Plexus Chakra)
- Strength & Determination (Sacral Chakra, Solar Plexus Chakra): Milk Thistle's ability to thrive in harsh conditions is associated with inner strength, perseverance, and overcoming challenges. Use Milk Thistle in meditations or affirmations (symbolically) to connect with your inner strength and determination. (Sacral Chakra, Solar Plexus Chakra)
- Devotion & Passion (Sacral Chakra): The vibrant purple flower of Milk Thistle is linked to passion and unwavering devotion. Include Milk Thistle in spells or rituals (symbolically) to strengthen existing relationships or ignite new connections. (Sacral Chakra)
Suggested Uses:
This Milk Thistle pouch comes in 1 ounce (28g). Due to safety concerns, consult a healthcare professional before internal use. Here are some suggestions for using Milk Thistle:
- Tincture or Capsules (Consult a Healthcare Professional): A qualified healthcare professional can recommend appropriate dosages for liver support or other potential health benefits.
- Soothing Tea (Limited Use): Steep a teaspoon of Milk Thistle seeds in hot water for a short period (consult a herbalist for steeping duration) to create a tea. Note that Milk Thistle tea may have a bitter taste. (Consult a healthcare professional before use for specific health concerns)
- Magical Infusions: Create a Milk Thistle-infused oil (consult a qualified herbalist) for topical use during massage or self-massage practices to promote feelings of strength, resilience, and a connection to your inner power. (Sacral Chakra, Solar Plexus Chakra)
Embrace the multifaceted potential of Milk Thistle! Explore its potential liver-supporting properties with a healthcare professional's guidance, and incorporate it into your practices to cultivate inner strength, protection, and a connection to your vibrant spirit.
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We DO NOT claim to provide all the information available about herbs or natural remedies. You must do additional research on the herbs you buy! In the case that you are ill, you should consult with your doctor or another medical specialist. The owners and employees of The Magickal Earth are NOT RESPONSIBLE for any kind of misuse or injury that may directly or indirectly happen as a result of purchasing our herbs or using the information we provide.