Description
Milk Thistle Tincture, 1:1 Highest Strength 50%
A highest-strength, 1:1 tincture of dried milk thistle seed.
Milk Thistle is a flowering plant from the same family as the daisy. It is most commonly used to support and restore the liver, but may also help to maintain healthy cholesterol levels, blood sugar levels and support bone health. It may also benefit age-related cognitive function. The main active constituent in milk thistle seeds is silymarin.
The tinctures are packaged in blue glass bottles with a pipette lid, so drops are easily dispensed.
1ml tincture = 1000mg herb
Key Actions
- Hepatoprotective
- Hepatorestorative
- Anti-allergenic
- Chemoprotective
Directions
- 1.5ml (roughly 30 drops) up to 3 times a day in a little water or other drink.
Ingredients
- Carduus marianus
- Ethanol
- Purified water BP
Suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
Cautions
- Contains alcohol.
- Avoid if allergic to plants in the Asteraceae family.
- May increase metabolism of some medication.
- Keep out of reach of children.
Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for varied diet. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking any medications or under medical supervision, please consult a doctor before use. Discontinue and consult a doctor if adverse reactions occur.
Recommended for adults.
Storage
Store sealed in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.
Information
A tincture is a concentrated herbal extract made using ethanol and distilled water. When glycerine is used in place of the ethanol, it is called a glycerite. The ethanol acts as a solvent, drawing out the active compounds from the herb into the liquid.
The ratio refers to the concentration of herbs to solvent, for example 1:3 would be 1 part herbs (grams) to 3 parts liquid (millilitres). 1:1 is the strongest extract, in which 1ml of liquid is the extracted equivalent of 1000mg of herb.
The percentage of a tincture refers to the alcohol used. 45% means that the ethanol was diluted to 45% with distilled water.
The tincture should also clarify whether dried or fresh herbs were used.
Usually between few drops and a few dropperfuls of tincture are taken daily by mouth, either straight or diluted in water.
* Product reviews are the opinions of customers. Individual results may vary from person to person.
