Milk Thistle Seeds (Silybum marianum) — Dried Shui Fei Ji Food Herb, 500g

Milk Thistle Seeds (Silybum marianum) are the naturally sun-dried seeds of a revered traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Shuǐ Fēi Jì (水飞蓟), also called Nǎi Jì Zǐ (奶蓟籽). For centuries, Milk Thistle has been prized as a Liver-clearing, dampness-resolving, and detoxifying herb, traditionally used to support the Liver, soothe the Gallbladder, and harmonize the body's internal balance. Its nature is bitter and cool, making it a gentle yet focused herb for clearing heat and supporting the Liver's free flow of qi.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional Liver-supporting food herb
• Naturally sun-dried Milk Thistle seeds
• Silybum marianum botanical identity
• 500g bulk food-herb supply
• New-crop, clean-quality seeds

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is naturally sun-dried to preserve the seeds' dark brown to mottled grey color, hard smooth texture, and faintly nutty, earthy aroma. When decocted or steeped, the seeds release a mild, slightly bitter and subtly warm infusion with a gentle toasted note, yielding a light amber liquor that carries the herb's characteristic grounding character.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal decoction and tea blends
• Traditional Liver-supporting food therapy
• Soup and congee ingredient
• Daily herbal wellness routine
• Bulk food-herb supply for practitioners

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Milk Thistle Seeds are decocted into teas, soups, and gentle daily tonics to support the Liver and promote the smooth flow of qi. They are often simmered alone or paired with ingredients like chrysanthemum, goji berry, and jujube for a balanced, mildly bitter infusion. In traditional food therapy, the seeds are also ground and added to congee or blended into herbal formulas for seasonal Liver nourishment.

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