For just $12.00 welcome back milk thistle also known as silybum marianum has been used for 100's of years , its drank in tea used in liquid pill and powder , it is used as a herbal remedy for a number of reasons, i only use organic milk thistle seed , i use 100 proof alcohol and my tinctures sit for a min. of 6 weeks i always try for 7 or 8 . they are super strong and 3 or 4 droperfulls in a cup of hot tea a couple times a day is how it is used by me . always consult your local herbalist for exact ways and properties of milk thistle tincture as etsy does not allow us to go into detail on herbal tinctures and remedys . herbal tinctures have not been evaluated by the FDA always store your tincture in a cool dry place and it will last for a couple years always consult your doctor before starting this or any herbal tincture consult your doctor if you are pregnant or nursing .