Milk Thistle Extract

Description

Milk Thistle Extract — Benefits, Uses & Industrial Applications

What is Milk Thistle Extract?

Milk Thistle Extract is a natural herbal extract derived from the seeds of Silybum marianum (Milk Thistle). It is widely known for its content of silymarin, a group of flavonolignans recognized for their antioxidant properties.

Milk Thistle Extract is commonly used in nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetic industries. It is typically obtained through solvent or hydroalcoholic extraction and standardized to specific silymarin concentrations for use in dietary supplements and herbal formulations.

Product Specifications

• Botanical Source: Silybum marianum (Milk Thistle)
• Part Used: Seeds
• Extraction Method: Solvent Extraction / Hydroalcoholic Extraction
• Appearance: Yellowish brown to brown powder
• Odor: Characteristic
• Active Component: Silymarin (e.g., 70%, 80% as per specification)
• Application Grade: Nutraceutical / Pharmaceutical / Food / Cosmetic

Key Benefits of Milk Thistle Extract

✔ Widely used in nutraceutical formulations
✔ Known for its antioxidant properties
✔ Suitable for dietary supplement applications
✔ Commonly used in herbal wellness formulations
✔ Compatible with cosmetic and pharmaceutical products
✔ Available in bulk industrial quantities

Uses of Milk Thistle Extract

• Nutraceutical supplements
• Herbal formulations
• Capsules and tablets
• Functional food products
• Cosmetic and skincare products
• Powdered supplement blends

Industrial Applications

Nutraceutical Industry

Widely used in dietary supplements and herbal wellness products.

Pharmaceutical Industry

Used in standardized herbal formulations, tablets, and capsules.

Food & Beverage Industry

Incorporated into functional foods and herbal beverages.

Cosmetic & Personal Care Industry

Used in creams, lotions, and skincare formulations.

Health & Wellness Industry

Used in powders, capsules, and supplement blends.

Shelf Life & Storage

• Shelf Life: 24 months
• Storage: Store in airtight containers in a cool, dry place away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight

Packaging Options

• HDPE containers
• Aluminum containers
• Food-grade containers
• Fiber drums
• Bulk industrial packaging
• Customized packaging available as per buyer requirement

Required Documents

CSV Pharmaceuticals India Pvt. Ltd. provides:
• Certificate of Analysis (COA)
• MSDS / SDS
• Technical Data Sheet
• Standardization details (Silymarin %)
• Batch traceability documentation
• Export documentation as per importing country regulations

Where to Buy Milk Thistle Extract

Bulk buyers can source premium quality Milk Thistle Extract from:

CSV Pharmaceuticals India Pvt. Ltd.
A trusted manufacturer, supplier, and global exporter of nutraceutical ingredients and botanical extracts from India.

Global Export Presence

CSV Pharmaceuticals India Pvt. Ltd. exports Milk Thistle Extract to:
Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, U.K., and U.S.A.