At first native to Southern Europe and Asia, milk thistle now grows in a number of countries across the world. Part of the Asteraceae plant family, milk thistle has been used in herbal remedies for centuries. The seeds contain silymarin, an antioxidant. Related to the humble daisy and ragweed, milk thistle first appeared in Europe but arrived on US shores along with colonists. Now, it can be found across the continent, as well as in Africa, Australia and Asia. Often simply called ‘silymarin’ after its active ingredient, milk thistle is also known as blessed milk thistle, Mediterranean milk thistle, Mary thistle, Saint Mary’s thistle, Marian thistle, Scotch thistle and variegated thistle. INGREDIENTS Carduus marianus

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