- 1. What is the biological source of Milk Thistle?
The biological source of Milk Thistle is Silybum marianum.
- 2. What is the plant part used in Milk Thistle Extract Powder?
The seed of the plant is used in this Milk Thistle Extract Powder.
- 3. What is the solvent used in Milk Thistle Extract Powder 4:1?
Water is used as the solvent in this Milk Thistle Extract Powder 4:1.
- 4. What are the other names of Milk Thistle?
Milk Thistle is also known as Cardus Marianus, Blessed Milk Thistle, Marian Thistle, Mary Thistle, Saint Mary’s Thistle, Mediterranean Milk Thistle, Variegated Thistle, and Scotch Thistle.
- 5. What are the phytochemicals present in Milk Thistle?
The phytochemicals present in Milk Thistle include flavonolignands, betaine, silymarin, silybinin, isosilibinin, silychristin, silydianin, and flavonoids.
- 6. What is the Moisture Content in the Milk Thistle Extract Powder 4:1 that you provide?
The moisture content in our Milk Thistle Extract Powder 4:1 is below 5%. This offers better control over microbial growth and increases the overall shelf life.
- 7. Does the heavy metal content present here qualify California Prop 65?
Yes, the heavy metal content present in this product qualifies California Prop 65.
- 8. What does the Ash value in Milk Thistle Extract Powder 4:1 represent?
Ash value is the residue remaining after the incineration of the drug or plant part. It represents the number of inorganic salts naturally occurring in the ingredient and adhering to it. Ash value greater than 5% is an indicator of the addition of inorganic metal salts in the product.
- 9. Is Milk Thistle Extract Powder 4:1 safe for consumption?
Yes. The heavy metals and microbial parameters in this milk thistle extract powder are within suitable limits, making the product safe for human consumption.
- 10. Are Milk Thistle and Blessed Thistle same?
No, Milk Thistle and Blessed Thistle are not same. Though they both belong to the same family Astearaceae, they have different botanical names. The botanical name of Milk Thistle is Silybum marianum, whereas the botanical name of Blessed Thistle is Cnicus benedictus.
Milk Thistle Extract Powder 4:1
Botanical Name: Silybum marianum
Plant Part Used: Leaf
Processing Method: Extraction
Milk thistle or liver plant is an herb belonging to the Asteraceae family. It originally comes from Southern European region, but soon it was distributed across North and South America. As milk thistle prevents bacterial growth, it is used in haircare and beauty products. It has been a major ingredient in traditional remedies for preventing cell damage and increasing brain function.
