RAW MILK THISTLE HONEY (Scientific name: Silybum marianum) Milk Thistle is a commercially grown herb that is taken for liver function. The nectar from this blossom produces the milk thistle honey which has a fairly mild, sweet flavor with an astringent aftertaste. It has a fresh floral slightly woody aroma of medium intensity. The honey color ranges from pale yellow to deep amber. Our honey is raw, perfect for hay fever sufferers as all the pollen goodness is retained in the honey. It isn’t pasteurized, so all of the enzymes that make honey good for you are left intact. Get all the rich goodness in one package today. It can be used as a sugar substitute in tea and pastries.