| Customization: | Available |
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| Certification: | ISO |
| Assay Method: | HPLC |
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Milk Thistle Extract
Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is a flowering plant that comes from the same family as the daisy. Also known as Mary thistle or holy thistle, milk thistle grows in Mediterranean countries and people use it to make natural remedies.
The active ingredient in milk thistle is called silymarin. Doctors mainly use the plant to treat liver problems, but some people claim it can lower cholesterol and help manage type 2 diabetes.
| Item | Specification |
| General Information | |
| Products Name | Milk Thistle Extract |
| Botanical Name | Silybum marianum G. |
| Part Used | Seed |
| Physical Control | |
| Appearance | Yellow brown powder |
| Identification | Conform with standard |
| Odor&Taste | Characteristic |
| Loss on Drying | ≤5.0% |
| Ash | ≤5.0% |
| Particle Size | NLT 95% Pass 80 Mesh |
| Chemical Control | |
| Silymarin | ≥80% |
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤10.0ppm |
| Lead(Pb) | ≤3.0ppm |
| Arsenic(As) | ≤2.0ppm |
| Cadmium(Cd) | ≤1.0ppm |
| Mercury(Hg) | ≤0.1ppm |
| Solvent residue | <5000ppm |
| Pesticide residue | Meet USP/EP |
| PAHs | <50ppb |
| BAP | <10ppb |
| Aflatoxins | <10ppb |
| Microbial Control | |
| Total Plate Count | ≤1,000cfu/g |
| Yeast&Molds | ≤100cfu/g |
| E.Coli | Negative |
| Salmonella | Negative |
| Stapaureus | Negative |
| Packing and Storage | |
| Packing | Packing in paper-drums and double food-grade PE bag inside. 25Kg/Drum |
| Storage | Store in a well-closed container away from moisture and direct sunlight, room temperature. |
| Shelf Life | 2 years if sealed and stored properly. |
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