Milk Thistle Extract 20%~98%

Milk Thistle Extract is a standardized botanical ingredient derived from the seeds of Silybum marianum, a purple-flowered plant native to the Mediterranean region, and is processed through advanced solvent extraction techniques to yield a concentrated source of flavonolignans . Its primary bioactive constituent is silymarin, a potent antioxidant complex composed of isomeric compounds such as silybin, silydianin, and silychristin, to which the extract is typically standardized . 

In nutraceutical and pharmaceutical applications, it is widely utilized for its hepatoprotective properties, supporting liver health by promoting detoxification, protecting hepatic cells from damage caused by alcohol and environmental toxins, and acting as an antioxidant to reduce oxidative stress.

Main Specification: 

Silymarin UV20%~80% or HPLC 40%~60%;

Silybin HPLC 40%~98%

Plant source: seeds of Silybum marianum., a plant from the Composite family.

Effective components: Total flavonoids of silymarin, including silybin, silydianin, and silychristin

Solubility: Soluble in ethanol.

HS. Code:13021940

(1)Prepare Seeds: Milk thistle seeds are cleaned, dried, and mechanically crushed or flaked.
(2)Defat (Optional): The crushed seeds are often defatted using a non-polar solvent (like hexane) to remove oils, which helps improve extraction efficiency.
(3)Extract Silymarin: The (defatted) material is extracted with a solvent (typically ethanol or ethyl acetate) to dissolve the active flavonolignans (silymarin).
(4)Filter & Concentrate: The extract solution is filtered to remove solids and then concentrated via vacuum evaporation to recover the solvent.
(5)Purify & Dry: The concentrated extract is purified (e.g., through precipitation or washing) and then dried to obtain the final standardized silymarin powder.

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Item	Standard
Appearance	Yellow Fine Powder
Odor	Characteristic
Particle Size	90% passed 80 mesh
Loss on Drying	≤5.00%
Ash	≤5.00%
Heavy Metals	≤10mg/kg
Arsenic (As)	≤1mg/kg
Lead (Pb)	≤2mg/kg
Mercury (Hg)	≤0.1mg/kg
Cadmium (Cd)	≤1mg/kg
Total Plate Count	≤1000CFU/g
Total Yeast & Mold	≤100CFU/g
Coliforms	≤10CFU/g
Salmonella	Negative

Milk thistle extract, standardized to silymarin, is widely used in dietary supplements to protect liver cells from toxins, support regeneration, and manage conditions like fatty liver, hepatitis, and cirrhosis

Milk thistle extract is added to creams, serums, and lotions for its ability to protect skin from oxidative stress, UV damage, and environmental pollutants, while promoting collagen synthesis and reducing inflammation

It is used in supplements for dogs, cats, and livestock to support liver function, aid recovery from toxin exposure, and manage age-related hepatic conditions in companion animals