Milk thistle seed may be ground in a coffee grinder or spice mill, and added to shakes or cereals. Or make your own capsules using the ground seed, if preferred. For tea; add one cup of boiling water to one teaspoon of ground seeds, and steep for 15 minutes. The ground seeds can also be prepared as a tincture using a menstruum of 50% alcohol and 50% water (or 100 proof vodka). The whole seeds can be toasted and added to salads, breads and cereals. Milk thistle seed has been extensively researched for its protective effects on the liver. *This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.