Most people confuse a common Thistle weed with Milk Thistle. The second image is a Milk Thistle, I have it growing in my garden, and have been diligently harvesting seed and trying to multiply my seed over the past two years. I will be planting these seeds in trays on the farm this week, while an awesome team of workers from Vlakplaas construct a tunnel for them to germinate in.
Most people also do not know what to do with Milk Thistle when it is not in a capsule. I make tea alot so I usually have some 
Crushed leaves and seeds in a muslin bag, steeped in hot water for five minutes, with honey or anistar for flavor is actually quite an awesome cup of tea. Ive added mint to mine too, at times.
You can also sprinkle the seed powder on your burgers, smoothies, and salads. I think only my more adventurous readers will try milk thistle leaves in a salad – do note the thorny edges and remove them before adding to your salad. I have also seen Milk Thistle available in capsule form at Dischem.
The medicinal use of Milk Thistle is mainly for the liver, gall bladder, skin, helpful in treatment of liver cancer – known to kill carcinogenic cells.
Let me know if you want to try some by emailing nntreasure@gmail.com
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