Recipe
Milk thistle flower honey
- Herb:
- Milk thistle Silybum marianum
- Method:
- Honey macerate
- Plant part:
- Flower
About 35 minBeginnerRecipe science profile
Procedure
- Collect flower heads before seeds are fully ripe, rinse briefly, and air-dry a little.
- Fill the jar roughly one quarter with flowers and cover with honey; if honey is set, warm it in a water bath.
- Macerate 3–4 weeks, then strain — handle seeds separately if you use them for another preparation.
Extraction
- Herb:
- proportions according to the recipe steps on the card
- Solvent:
- medium composition (water, alcohol, oil, honey…) see the individual steps
- Shelf life:
- after preparation, store hygienically and according to the type of product (cool conditions, light, alcohol)
- Target compounds:
- indicative home extraction — the profile depends on temperature, cutting time and proportions
Notes
Maceration takes weeks; with liver disease or Asteraceae allergy, check reliable sources — see the herb card.
Why it works
Maceration in honey releases aromatics and part of the polar compounds gradually; the concentration is variable and does not match standardised extracts.
Related
Milk thistle — Herb card
Honey macerate — Processing method detail