Milk Thistle Oil, Cold Pressed

Milk thistle seed oil is obtained by cold pressing, which allows preserving all the useful substances and elements of the plant. Due to its unique composition and wide range of healing properties, milk thistle oil is one of the most valuable dietary products.

Milk thistle oil is a rich source of the most beneficial substances for the body: carotenoids (precursors of vitamin A), vitamins E, D, K and group B, macro- and microelements (potassium, magnesium, calcium, manganese, iron, zinc, selenium, copper, chromium, aluminum, vanadium, boron, etc.) and biologically active substances (flavolignans, flavonoids, chlorophyll, biogenic amines, etc.)

In the fatty acid composition of milk thistle oil, the leading position is occupied by linoleic (Omega-6) polyunsaturated acid (63-64%), and also present is oleic acid (Omega-9, from 20 to 22%) and other lipids. Omega-6 and Omega-9 acids correct lipid metabolism and hormonal balance disorders, play an important role in the functioning of the cardiovascular, endocrine, digestive and reproductive systems, help strengthen the immune system and cleanse the human body of all kinds of harmful substances, and also significantly improve the condition of the skin.

External application of milk thistle oil is useful for diseases and traumatic skin injuries. Milk thistle oil, which has anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic and analgesic properties, significantly accelerates the process of skin epithelialization in case of injury or disease. Milk thistle oil, which does not cause burning, does not stick the dressing fabric to the wound, and promotes skin healing without the formation of a rough scar, can be successfully used even for the treatment of extensive burn and wound surfaces.

Due to the high content of various substances in milk thistle oil that have a beneficial and healing effect on the skin, hair and nails, this most useful plant product has long found successful and diverse application in cosmetology.

The oil perfectly nourishes the skin, protects it from moisture loss, preventing it from drying out and peeling, maintains its elasticity and firmness, improves skin color. Soothes irritated, inflamed or sensitive skin, protects the skin from the effects of various allergens, premature aging, prevents the appearance of "spider veins" on the skin. Promotes strengthening, restoration and growth of nails and hair.

In order to improve immunity, improve health and protect the liver, and to prevent various diseases, milk thistle oil is recommended to be taken 1 teaspoon 2-3 times a day 30 minutes before meals. The minimum course of milk thistle oil intake is 1-2 months.

It is also useful to consume milk thistle oil as part of porridge, salads, vinaigrettes, sauces, gravies, and to use it in the preparation of other culinary dishes, without subjecting the oil to heat treatment.

Milk thistle oil is, in addition to everything else, also an excellent vitamin-mineral and general tonic supplement to pet food (to enrich the diet of pets, it is enough to add 1 teaspoon of milk thistle seed oil to their food 2 times a day).

Milk thistle oil should be stored in a dry, dark place at a temperature not exceeding 25 °C.