Milk Thistle

This plant is used as a tonic for the liver. The seed of the milk thistle when chewed or ground up and eaten or tinctured can actually heal damaged liver cells and aid in regeneration. Milk thistle also protects the liver from toxins. Helpful for those suffering from Hepatitis C and for those recovering from alcohol and drug addiction. This plant can be invasive if allowed to disperse its seed. Be aware and harvest the seed heads before they burst. Beautiful plant with striking speckled green foliage and gnarly thorns. Full sun. Hardy annual to zones 5-9. Not for sale to Wa