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Name: Milk Thistle Extract

Botanical Source: Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn belongs to the Asteraceae family (Compositae). It is native to southern Europe, southern Russia, Asia Minor and North Africa. It has been naturalized to North and South America.

Specification: 80% Silymarin Test by UV 30% Silybin (Silibinin) Test by HPLC

Appearance: Brown Yellow Powder

Molecular Formula: C17H26O4

Molecular Mass: 294.38

CAS No.: 23513-14-6

Storage: Store in cool & dry place, Keep away from strong light and heat. 

Shelf life: 24Months when properly stored. 

Packing: 25/kg paper drum and double plastic food bags inside

Main Functions: It is used for abdominal bloating, coughing, vomiting, diarrhea, and rheumatism. Ginger is commonly used in the Ayurvedic and Tibb systems of medicine for the treatment of inflammatory joint diseases, such as arthritis.

Application：

1.  Silymarin extract is widely used in medicine, health products, food and cosmetics.

2. Protecting liver cell membrane and improving the liver function.

3. Detoxification, reducing the blood fat, benefiting the gallbladder, protecting the brain and removing the free radical of body. As a kind of better antioxidant, it can clear free radical in human body, postpone senility.

4. Silymarin extract  has the function of radiation hardening, arteriosclerosis preventing, and skin-aging.