Recipe
Milk thistle flower syrup
- Herb:
- Milk thistle Silybum marianum
- Method:
- Syrup
- Plant part:
- Flower
About 50 minBeginnerRecipe science profile
Procedure
- Simmer heads briefly in water with sugar, or pour hot sugar syrup over them and cool overnight.
- Strain through cloth, add lemon juice, reheat briefly, and bottle.
- Bitterness can be strong — dilute to taste; handle seeds separately.
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
With liver disease or Asteraceae allergy, check sources before use.
Why it works
Home preparation following this recipe is mainly educational and cultural; it should not be assumed to match the extractive or safety profile of registered medicines or standardized extracts. Check specific effects, drug interactions, and contraindications on the herb card and with your clinician if you use prescription drugs.
Related
Milk thistle — Herb card
Syrup — Processing method detail