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People have traditionally used milk thistle for problems with the liver and gallbladder. Experts believe silymarin is the primary active ingredient of the herb. Silymarin is an antioxidant compound taken from milk thistle seeds. It is sometimes used as a natural treatment for things including cirrhosis, jaundice, hepatitis, and gallbladder disorders.
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| General Information | |
| Products Name | Milk Thistle Extract |
| Botanical Name | Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn. |
| Part Used | Seeds |
| Physical Control | |
| Appearance | Yellow Brown Fine Powder |
| Odor & Taste | Characteristic |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 5.0% |
| Particle Size | NLT 95% Pass 80 Mesh |
| Chemical Control | |
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤10.0ppm |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤ 3.0ppm |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤2.0ppm |
| Solvent Residue | <5000ppm |
| Microbial Control | |
| Total Plate Count | ≤10,000cfu/g |
| Yeast & Molds | ≤1,000cfu/g |
| E.Coli | Negative |
| Salmonella | Negative |