Main Contents: flavolignans (silymarin), tyramine, histamine
Plant Resource.: Seed of Silybum marianum (L.)Gaerth
Main Specification: 80% Silymarin,30% Silibinin
Appearance: brownish-yellow powder
Plant Part Used: Seed
Extract Solution: Ethanol
Molecular formula and weight: C25H22O10 482.436
Extract Solution: UV, HPLC
Milk Thistle is a unique herb which contains a natural compound called silymarin. Silymarin nourishes the liver like no other nutrient currently known. The liver acts as the body's filter constantly cleansing to protect you from toxins. Over time, these toxins can accumulate in the liver. Milk Thistle's potent antioxidant properties and rejuvenating actions help keep the liver strong & healthy.When Milk Thistle seeds are used within 48 hours, the survival rate is almost 100%. When fed to animals that had partial hepatectomies, their livers grew back more quickly. Milk Thistle is a good supplement to use to protect the liver when needing to take pharmaceutical drugs. Primary chemical constituents of Milk Thistle include flavolignans (silymarin), tyramine, histamine, gamma linoleic acid, essential oil, mucilage, and bitter principle. Milk Thistle is also an antioxidant that is more potent than vitamins C and E.