Milk Thistle Seed Shui Fei Ji 水飞蓟 Dried Whole Seeds for Herbal Tea and Decoction 500g

Milk Thistle Seed, known in TCM as Shui Fei Ji (水飞蓟), from Silybum marianum, offered as dried whole seeds. Traditionally associated in herbal practice with supporting the liver channel and valued for its bitter character. This agricultural-grade seed lot is sun-dried and suitable for decoction, grinding, or tea-style infusions. Store at room temperature in a dry place and use as part of a balanced herbal routine.

Key Selling Points

• Dried whole milk thistle seeds sold as edible agricultural produce
• Botanical source Silybum marianum with Chinese name Shui Fei Ji 水飞蓟
• Sun-dried processing with a 12-month shelf life
• Traditionally associated with liver-supporting herbal formulas
• Versatile for decoction, grinding into powder, or tea-style use

Quality & Sensory

Seeds are typically glossy brown to dark grey with lighter streaks, firm and oblong in shape. They carry a mild nutty aroma, and when decocted or ground the flavor is typically slightly bitter and earthy.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a traditional herbal decoction
• Grind into powder for adding to foods or drinks
• Steep as a tea-style infusion with other herbs
• Incorporate into seasonal herbal recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM and folk herbal practice, milk thistle seed is traditionally associated with the liver and gallbladder channels and is often prepared by decoction or light roasting before grinding. It is commonly paired with other liver-related herbs in seasonal wellness routines, and ground seed has historically been stirred into warm water or porridge.

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