Organic Milk Thistle Extract Powder is a standardized extract powder derived from certified organic milk thistle (Silybum marianum) seeds. Produced using advanced supercritical CO₂ extraction technology and standardized to 80% silymarin, this product serves as an ideal raw material for organic liver-protective and antioxidant formulations.
Specification of Milk Thistle Extract:
Item
Details
Product Name
Milk Thistle Extract
Natural Source
Yes
Specification
40%-80%
Appearance
Light brown-yellow powder
Application
Health supplements
Minimum Order Quantity
1 kg
Own Brand (Capsules/Tablets, etc.)
Low MOQ
Shelf Life
2 years
Test Method
UV/HPLC
Standard
USP/EP/CP
Core Functions and Benefits of Milk Thistle Extract:
✅ Liver Protection and Repair Promotes hepatocyte regeneration: Stimulates protein synthesis to accelerate repair of damaged liver cells Antioxidant defense: Neutralizes free radicals in the liver to reduce oxidative stress damage Anti-fibrotic action: Inhibits hepatic stellate cell activation to prevent cirrhosis Detoxification support: Enhances glutathione synthesis and boosts liver detox enzyme activity
✅ Metabolic & Digestive Support Lipid-Lowering & Liver Protection: Improves fat metabolism, aids non-alcoholic fatty liver management Bile Secretion Promotion: Mildly cholagogue, supports digestive function Glucose Regulation: Enhances insulin sensitivity, assists blood sugar management
✅ Antioxidant & Anti-Inflammatory Powerful Antioxidant: Silymarin exhibits antioxidant capacity 10 times that of Vitamin E Systemic Anti-Inflammation: Inhibits inflammatory pathways like NF-κB to reduce chronic inflammation Cell Protection: Safeguards cell membrane integrity and enhances cellular resilience
✅ Skin Health Photoprotection: Reduces UV-induced skin damage Anti-Aging: Inhibits collagenase activity to delay skin aging Skin Condition Improvement: Helps alleviate inflammatory skin issues like acne and eczema
Parameter
Specification
Result
Compliance
Silymarin Content
≥ 40%
40.10%
✅ Conforms
Appearance
Light brown-yellow powder
Conforms
✅ Conforms
Odor
Characteristic
Conforms
✅ Conforms
Mesh Size
100% pass 80 mesh
Conforms
✅ Conforms
Ash Content
≤ 5.0%
2.22%
✅ Conforms
Loss on Drying
≤ 5.0%
2.62%
✅ Conforms
Heavy Metal Analysis:
Parameter
Limit
Result
Compliance
Lead (Pb)
≤ 2 ppm
Conforms
✅ Conforms
Cadmium (Cd)
≤ 1 ppm
Conforms
✅ Conforms
Mercury (Hg)
≤ 1 ppm
Conforms
✅ Conforms
Arsenic (As)
≤ 2 ppm
Conforms
✅ Conforms
Microbiological Analysis:
Test
Specification
Result
Compliance
Total Plate Count
≤ 1000 cfu/mg
Conforms
✅ Conforms
Yeast & Mold
≤ 25 cfu/mg
Conforms
✅ Conforms
E. coli
≤ 40 MPN/100g
Conforms
✅ Conforms
Staphylococcus
Negative
Negative
✅ Conforms
Q1: Can I get some samples?
A: Yes, we can supply the free sample,but the shipping cost be paid by our customers.
Q2: How to start orders or make payments? A: Proforma invoice will be sent first after confirmation of order, enclosed our bank information. Payment by T/T, Western Union or Paypal or secure payment.
Q3: How to confirm the Product quality before place orders? A: You can get free samples for some products, you only need to pay the shipping cost or arrange a courier to us and take the samples.
You can send us your product specifications and requests, we will manufacture the products according to your requests.
Q4: what’s your MOQ? A: Our MOQ is 1 kg. But usually we accept less quantity such as 100g on the condition that sample charge is 100% paid.
Q5: How about delivery lead time? A: Delivery lead time: About 2-5 days after payment confirmed.(Chinese holiday not included).
Q6: Is there a discount? A: Different quantity has different discount.
We provide OEM/ODM product customisation services, supporting customisation of various dosage forms of supplements, such as: capsules, softgels, powders, gummies, drops and so on.
DHL / FEDEX / EMS / E-PACKET / BY AIR / BY SEA
1.≤50kg,Express delivery(DHL /FEDEX)recommended, usually called as DDU service; 2.≤500kg,Air shipping recommended, usually called as CIF service; 3. >500kg, sea shipping recommended, usually called as FOB, CFR, or CIF service; 4. For high value products, please select air shipping and express delivery for safe.