[Latin Name] Silybum marianum G.

[Plant Source] The dried seed of Silybum marianum G.

[Specifications]  Silymarin 80% UV & Silybin+Isosilybin 30% HPLC

[Appearance] Light Yellow Powder

[Particle size] 80 Mesh

[Loss on drying] £ 5.0%

[Heavy Metal] £10PPM

[Extract solvents] Ethanol

[Microbe]  Total Aerobic Plate Count:  £1000CFU/G

                   Yeast & Mold:  £100 CFU/G

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Shelf life]24 Months

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside. Net weight:25kgs/drum

[What is Milk Thistle]

Milk Thistle is a unique herb which contains a natural compound called silymarin. Silymarin nourishes the liver like no other nutrient currently known. The liver acts as the body’s filter constantly cleansing to protect you from toxins.

Over time, these toxins can accumulate in the liver. Milk Thistle’s potent antioxidant properties and rejuvenating actions help keep the liver strong & healthy.

[Function]
1, Toxicology tests showed that:a strong effcets of protecting cell membrane of liver, in Clinical application, Milk Thistle

Extract has good results for the treatment of acute and chronic hepatitis, liver cirrhosis and a variety of toxic liver damage, etc.;
2, Milk Thistle Extract significantly improves the liver function of the patients with symptoms of hepatitis;

3,Clinical applications: for the treatment of acute and chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, liver poisoning and other diseases.

What does the BVB eat on Christmas morning? Cinnamon Roll Rum Cakes of course! Mrs. Vegan and I had a LOT of fun crafting this recipe. Well, I think I had more fun that she did . We made the recipe THREE times, and the third time was a charm.

These cinnamon rolls are VEGAN, OIL FREE & LOW FAT. Ummm they are also really amazingly delicious!! The rum part really is totally optional. If you do use it, it is such a small amount and only for flavor.

WARNING: Do not follow the recipe in the video. Use the one below. The video has clips from all three times we made it.

THANK YOU to Mrs. Vegan for being a wonderful sister and putting up with my (vegan) baloney. Truly she is too kind

MRS. VEGAN’S FAMOUS CINNAMON ROLL RUM CAKE RECIPE

Ingredients
- 3/4 cup nondairy milk
- 1 packet active yeast
- 1tb sugar
- 5 tb applesauce
- 3 cups whole wheat pastry flour
- 1 tb baking powder*
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp cloves
- 1/4 tsp sea salt

Filling:
- 3 tb date paste
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tb apple sauce
- 3 tb brown sugar
- 2 tb cranberries (optional)

Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp dark Rum
- 1 tb orange zest
- 3 tsp nondairy milk

Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.

- Place parchment paper in a circular cake pan and set aside.

- Gently warm 3/4 cup non-dairy milk to about 110 degrees. Be careful it’s not too cold or hot; it will kill the yeast.

- Sprinkle yeast and 1tb of sugar over warmed non-dairy milk and let it dissolve, about 10 minutes.

- Combine 2 1/2 cups of flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 Tb baking powder, 1 tsp cinnamon and 1/4 salt in a large bowl. If your mixture looks too wet, add an additional 1/4 cup of flour.

- Add 5 tbsp applesauce and yeast mixture, stirring spatula to combine. Add in another 1/4 cup flour, stirring to combine.

- Sprinkle remaining flour on a flat surface (add more if needed) and knead dough, kneading in most of the flour. Knead about 15-20 times.

- Place in a cover bowl for 10 mins.

- Using wax paper and a rolling pin, roll dough out into large, thin rectangle and set aside.

-Prepare filling by combining 3 Tb of date paste, 3 Tb brown sugar with 1 Tb unsweetened applesauce, 1 tsp cinnamon and cranberries if using. Spoon filling in the center of the dough and spread it around, leaving 1″ edge clear. Gently but tightly roll the dough up.

- Use a pizza cutter, sharp knife or string to cut off 6 rolls and place into prepared cake pan and bake 20-25 min, until golden and cooked through.

- Meanwhile, prepare icing by mixing 1 cup powder sugar, 1 tsp dark rum, 3 tsp non-dairy milk (plain or vanilla) and 1 Tb orange zest, whipping until it becomes a thick glaze with no sugar chunks. Spread glaze over hot buns.

* Baking powder is used for a fast rise in the oven, for a traditional slow rise omit the baking powder and let the dough rise natural in a covered bowl for 1hr after kneading. Then let the dough rise again once the cinnamon rolls are rolled and placed in a circular dish. Cover and place the finished rolls in a warm area covered for 30 mins for the second rise then cook 20-25 mins.

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Xylitol Reduces Plaque,
Fights tooth decay & cavities,
Remineralizes Tooth Enamel,
Fights and prevents ear infections,
Is safe for Diabetics and Hypoglycemics,
Has a low Glycemic Index of 7,
Has 40% less calories than sugar,
Inhibits bacteria,
Reduces yeast growth and candida albicans,
Enhances protective factors in saliva,
Minimal effect on blood glucose levels,
Reduces sugar contact time on teeth…

Many studies done in Europe and North America have clinically proven the dental advantages of xylitol but how does it work? Here is a brief explanation: Streptococcus mutans bacteria. (S. mutans) is the primary cause of tooth decay. S. mutans is a common bacteria that lives in the plaque that is continually building up on our teeth. This bacteria ferments the sugar and carbohydrates from our diets. A by-product of the fermentation is an acid that erodes away the protective tooth enamel and forms cavities. However, it has been discovered that S. mutans are not able to digest xylitol, so fermentation and acid production is stopped. As the bacteria were exposed to more xylitol over time, their numbers decreased and they became less aggressive. So people who use more xylitol in place of sugar decrease their oral bacteria levels and experience far less plaque, tooth decay and cavities. Since these bacteria are no longer able to live in the mouth, they get washed down the throat with saliva and die a miserable death in the flood of stomach enzymes and acids. It has been clinically proven that xylitol aids in the remineralization of tooth enamel. The tooth enamel is the hard layer that protects the teeth from harmful substances like sugar and acids.
Other studies have clinically proven that eight grams of daily, oral xylitol use reduces the occurrence of Acute Otitis Media (AOM) or ear infections by 40%. Also, the unborn baby also benefits from mother’s xylitol consumption. Still other researchers at the University of Minnesota, using rabbits have found a correlation between poor dental health and high blood pressure and coronary clotting which leads to heart attacks. Results still must be confirmed in humans. Researchers at the State University of New York-Buffalo in a new study found people with poor dental health had almost twice the risk of emphysema and other lung diseases. The worse the dental health of the person, the greater the risk. The germs and bacteria in the saliva travels through the throat to the lining of the lungs making it more susceptible to infection with common respiratory germs.

The herb, STEVIA rebaudiana, has been used for centuries by the Guarani Indians of Paraguay, who had several names for the plant, several of which are Kaa’-he-E, Caa’-ehe, or Ca-a-yupe- all. referring to the sweet leaf or honey leaf. It is commonly known in South America as yerba dulce meaning sweet herb. The Guarani used stevia nutritionally and medicinally. The plant came to the attention of the rest of the world when South American naturalist, Bertoni, “discovered” the plant in the late 1800′s. After his report,. the herb became widely used by herbalists in Paraguay. Stevia’s most obvious and notable characteristic is its sweet taste. However, the sweet taste is not due to carbohydrate-based molecules, but to several non-caloric molecules called glycosides. Individuals who cannot tolerate sugar or other sweeteners can use stevia. The first glycoside molecule was isolated from stevia in 1931 by two French chemists named Bridel and Lavieille and called stevioside. During WW II, sugar shortages prompted England to begin investigation of stevia for use as a sweetener. Cultivation began under the direction of the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew, but the project ‘was abandoned in the aftermath of the war. Japan began cultivating stevia in hothouses in the 1950′s. By the 1970′s, Japan started using stevia commercially and today, they are the biggest users of the extract, which has captured 50% of Japan’s sweetener industry. Other aspects of stevia are capturing people’s attention. The herb is sold in some South American countries to aid diabetics and hypoglycemics. Research has shown that a whole leaf concentrate has a regulating effect on the pancreas and helps stabilize blood sugar levels. Stevia is therefore useful to people with diabetes, hypoglycemia, and Candidiasis. Other traditional uses of stevia are: lowers elevated blood pressure (hypertension), digestive aid that also reduces gas and stomach acidity, and for obesity. The herb acts as general tonic which increases energy levels and mental acuity. Stevia has been shown to inhibit the growth and reproduction of bacteria that cause gum disease and tooth decay, making it an excellent addition to tooth pastes and mouthwashes. Many people have reported improvement in their oral health after adding stevia concentrate to their tooth paste and using it, diluted in water, as a daily mouthwash.