Milk Thistle Seeds Shui Fei Ji 500g Dried Silybum Marianum Seeds for Herbal Tea and Decoction

Dried Milk Thistle Seeds, known in TCM as Shui Fei Ji (水飞蓟), from Silybum marianum. These whole seeds are naturally sun-dried and sold as a raw edible-grade botanical. Traditionally associated in herbal practice with supporting the liver, they are commonly used in decoctions, teas, and folk preparations. Store refrigerated to maintain freshness.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried milk thistle seeds from Silybum marianum
• Known in TCM as Shui Fei Ji 水飞蓟
• Naturally sun-dried with no further processing
• Traditionally associated with liver-supporting herbal use
• 500g pack suitable for tea, decoction, or culinary use

Quality & Sensory

Seeds are typically glossy brown to dark grey with fine light streaks and a firm, oblong shape. They have a mild, nutty aroma, and when simmered or ground the resulting liquid typically carries a light, slightly bitter, earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a traditional herbal decoction
• Brew as a mild seed tea
• Grind and add to porridge or congee
• Use in folk herbal preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM and folk herbal practice, milk thistle seeds have traditionally been associated with liver health and are often prepared as a decoction or ground powder. They are commonly paired with other liver-friendly herbs such as schisandra or goji berry in seasonal wellness routines, and may be simmered alone or added to congee for gentle daily use.

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