Vernacular Names & Parts Used

Milk Thistle Powder, botanically identified as Silybum Marianum, is commonly known as Milk Thistle, Variegated Thistle, Holy Thistle, and Lady’s Thistle. The mature seeds (Beej) are the primary part used, carefully cleaned, dried, and finely powdered to preserve their natural phytochemical content. Milk Thistle has a long history of use in traditional European herbal systems and modern wellness formulations.

Ayurvedic Properties & Common Uses

In traditional herbal understanding, Milk Thistle exhibits Tikta–Kashaya rasa, Sheeta virya, and Laghu guna, making it supportive for Pitta balance and liver-related functions. It is traditionally valued for supporting liver health, aiding natural detoxification pathways, providing antioxidant protection, and supporting metabolic wellness.

Milk Thistle Powder is commonly used in Churna form, herbal capsules, wellness blends, and functional formulations. Classical and modern practices suggest its use with warm water or honey, often taken in moderate, regular doses as part of daily wellness routines or supportive detox programs.