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Botanical name: Silybum marianum
Plant Part Used: Seed
Processing Method: Extraction
Also known as the holy thistle, legalon, Marian thistle, Mary thistle, silibinin, silybin, silymarin, and St Mary thistle belong to the family Asteraceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe. Silibinin, silychristin, and silidianin are the three major active components that are collectively called silymarin present in seeds of milk thistle. It is a good source of potent antioxidants. This herb has many health benefits.
Main Producing Countries |
Argentina, China and Germany
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Product Use |
Milk Thistle, also known as Silybum marianum, is a plant native to the Mediterranean region and is now widely cultivated all over the world. The plant can grow up to 5 feet in height and has distinctive milky white veins on its leaves, giving it its name. The seeds of the plant are used for various purposes due to their high medicinal value.
The primary producer of Milk Thistle is the European Union, with countries such as Germany, Poland, and Austria being the top producers. Other countries that also cultivate Milk Thistle include China, India, and Brazil. The plant is typically grown in large fields and harvested in the summer months when the seeds are fully ripe. The seeds are then dried before being used for various applications.
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Serving Size: 100g
| Amount/serving | % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 26.65g | 40.00% | |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated Fat 1.8g | 5.00% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | % | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0.00% | |
| Sodium 11mg | 0.46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 40.5g | 13.33% | |
| Dietary Fiber 4.55g | 16.24% | |
| Total Sugars 0g | % | |
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0.00% | |
| Protein 23g | 46.00% | |
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0.00% | |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium 778.5mg | 59.85% | |
| Iron 74.3mg | 411.11% | |
| Potassium 0mg | 0.00% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
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| Items | Specification | Test Methods |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Analysis | ||
| Description | Powder | Organoleptic |
| Color | Light brown | Organoleptic |
| Odor | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
| Taste | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
| Mesh size | Passes through #60 mesh | USP<786> |
| Loss on drying | NMT 10.0% w/w | USP<731> |
| Tapped Bulk Density | 0.50 g/ml To 0.90 g/ml | USP<616> |
| Untapped Bulk Density | 0.30 g/ml To 0.70 g/ml | USP<616> |
| PH 5% Solution | 4 to 6 | USP<791> |
| Identification | Identifies to R.S. sample | TLC |
| Total Heavy Metals | NMT 10 ppm | USP<231> |
| Lead | NMT 0.5 ppm | USP<232> |
| Arsenic | NMT 1 ppm | USP<232> |
| Mercury | NMT 0.5 ppm | USP<232> |
| Cadmium | NMT 0.5 ppm | USP<232> |
| Microbiology Test | ||
| Total Plate Count | NMT 100,000 cfu/g | USP<61> |
| Yeast & Mold | NMT 1000 cfu/g | USP<61> |
| E. Coli | Absent | USP<62> |
| Salmonella | Absent | USP<62> |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Absent | USP<62> |
Synonyms
Biological Source
Silybum marianum
Parts Used
seed
Major components Other constituentsDetail not available
Health categoriesDescription
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