Milk Thistle Extract Silymarin Powder Bulk Supply
Silymarin Powder Properties
| Product Name | Milk Thistle Extract | Latin Name | Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | brown power | Other Name | Silybum marianum, cardus marianus, blessed milkthistle |
| CAS No | 65666-07-1 | Molecular Formula | C25H22O10 |
| Molecular Weight | Active ingredient | silymarin | |
| Specification | 80% | Origin | Shan Xi, China |
| Source | Seed of milk thistle | Test Method | HPLC |
| MOQ | 1 KG | COA |
Introduction
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Introduction
What is Milk Thistle extract?
Milk thistle (Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn.), a member of the Asteraceae family, is an annual or biennial herb native to Southern Europe, North Africa, and the Mediterranean region. Historically cultivated in Western Europe for its medicinal properties, it has since been widely introduced to regions like China, particularly in provinces such as Shanxi, Hebei, and Gansu, where it thrives in temperate climates. The plant is distinguished by its spiny leaves, purple flowers, and characteristic white venation, Meanwhile, it have significance therapeutic in Medical.
Active Ingredient: Silymarin
The primary bioactive component of milk thistle is silymarin, a complex mixture of flavonolignans, including silybin (the most potent), isosilybin, silychristin, and silydianin127. Key characteristics include:
- Chemical Profile: CAS No. 65666-07-1; molecular formula C₂₅H₂₂O₁₀.
- Physical Properties: Yellowish-brown powder with a bitter taste, soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and acetone but insoluble in water.
- Concentration Standards: Commercial extracts typically range from 40% to 98% silymarin (measured via HPLC/UV).
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