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Milk Thistle Extract (Silybum marianum) – Silydianin 3–6%

Silybum marianum · Asteraceae

Marker compound
Silydianin
Standardisation
3–6% (HPLC)
Assay method
HPLC
Plant part
Seed
Origin
Argentina, China

Milk Thistle Extract (Silybum marianum) – Silydianin 3–6%

Milk Thistle extract is produced from the seed of Silybum marianum (Asteraceae family) and supplied as a standardized extract powder, standardized to Silydianin. Available grades: 3%, 6%. Typical sourcing: Argentina, China. For B2B formulation in nutraceuticals & supplements.

3%6%

Specifications

Botanical name Silybum marianum
Common names Milk thistle
Plant family / part Asteraceae / Seed
Marker compound Silydianin
Phytochemical class Flavonoids › Flavanonols & flavonolignans
Available grades 3%, 6%
Assay method HPLC
Pharmacopoeia & standards USP, Ph. Eur. (EP), British Pharmacopoeia, Chinese Pharmacopoeia, EMA herbal monograph, ESCOP monograph, WHO monograph
Form Standardized Extract
Origin Argentina, China
Pack sizes Sample (50 g), 250 g, 1 Kg, 5 Kg, 25 Kg
Shelf life & storage Typically 24 months in sealed original packaging; store cool, dry and away from light

Formulation focus

  • Liver & Detox

Industries

Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Traditional systems: Traditional Chinese Medicine, European herbal tradition

Documentation

The Technical Data Sheet and Safety Data Sheet (GHS format) can be downloaded from this page; the batch Certificate of Analysis is supplied on request. Confirm the assay method (HPLC, UV or gravimetric) on the CoA, as results differ between methods.

For B2B formulation and research use. Statements have not been evaluated by the FDA or other regulators; this ingredient is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.