Milk Thistle Seed Shui Fei Ji Whole Dried Herb 500g Culinary Herbal Supply

Milk Thistle Seed, known in TCM as Shui Fei Ji (水飞蓟), from Silybum marianum, offered as whole dried seeds in natural form. Traditionally associated with liver-supporting herbal practice, this seed is valued in both Western herbalism and modern Chinese materia medica. Suitable for culinary preparation and herbal formulations; store sealed away from light and moisture.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried milk thistle seeds in natural unprocessed form
• Botanical source Silybum marianum with Chinese name Shui Fei Ji 水飞蓟
• Sourced from Inner Mongolia with natural sun-drying and sulfur-free handling
• Traditionally associated with liver-related herbal use in TCM and Western practice
• 500g selected-grade pack suitable for culinary and herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

Seeds are typically glossy brown to dark mottled grey with a firm texture and a faint nutty, slightly bitter aroma. When ground or decocted, the taste is typically mild and herbal with a subtle bitterness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Ground and added to herbal teas or infusions
• Incorporated into culinary recipes as a seed ingredient
• Used in traditional herbal decoctions
• Blended into homemade herbal formulations

Traditional Uses

In TCM and Western herbal tradition, milk thistle seed has long been associated with supporting liver health and is traditionally prepared as a decoction, ground powder, or infused tea. It is commonly paired with other liver-friendly herbs such as dandelion root or schisandra in folk formulas, and used seasonally during cleansing or restorative regimens.

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