milk thistle tincture

Dosages vary by listing. Examples include taking up to 30 drops (≈1 mL) one to three times per day, or taking two full droppers (≈2 mL, about 44–48 drops) once daily, often mixed into water or juice.

Concentration labeling varies. Some listings show mg-per-serving figures (e.g., 1,190 mg milk thistle seed per serving), others list standardized silymarin percentages (for example, 80% silymarin), and one listing shows 110 mg liquid milk thistle described as the herbal equivalent of 2,200 mg.

Common companion herbs in these tinctures include artichoke, dandelion, turmeric, ginger, licorice and chicory. Some blends also include wolfberry and other liver-support herbs.

Alcohol-free listings commonly use glycerin-and-water bases. Ingredient lines often show organic glycerin and purified water as the liquid base for these tinctures.

Typical instructions advise shaking the bottle before use, measuring by drops or droppers, taking the drops directly or adding them to water or juice, and storing the tincture in a cool, dark place.

Listings often use marketing claims such as “4x concentrated,” “16x,” “super concentrated,” or “potent.” One listing also notes a liquid dose of 110 mg described as the herbal equivalent of 2,200 mg per serving.

Servings vary by bottle size and formula. Examples from listings include 30 servings for a 60 mL bottle, 57 servings for a 3.88 Fl Oz bottle, and one product described as a two-month supply.