MILK THISTLE

Silybum Marianum
Silymarin By TLC, DER


Description

Milk thistle extract has been used in the food and cosmetic industry for various purposes due to its potential health benefits and antioxidant properties.

In the food industry, milk thistle extract is often used as a natural food preservative due to its ability to inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi that can spoil food. It is also used as an ingredient in functional foods and dietary supplements due to its potential liver-protective and anti-inflammatory properties.

In the cosmetic industry, milk thistle extract is used as an ingredient in skincare products due to its antioxidant properties, which can help protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals. It is also believed to have anti-aging effects and may help improve skin elasticity and texture.

Overall, milk thistle extract is a versatile ingredient that has many potential uses in the food and cosmetic industry, and ongoing research may uncover additional benefits and applications.

Chemical Info

Milk Thistle Extract, Glycerin, Aqua, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate

Traditional Uses

Silybum marianum, commonly known as ‘milk thistle’ is one of the oldest and thoroughly researched plants in the treatment of liver diseases. The extracts of milk thistle is being used as a general medicinal herb from as early as 4th century. This plant is used as emetic in 1st century A.D. by Dioskurides and also became favored medicine for hepatobiliar diseases in 16th century and the drug was revived again in 1960. American Indian or Alaska Native people use milk thistle to treat boils and other skin diseases. Homeopathic practitioners use preparations from the seeds to treat jaundice, gallstones, peritonitis, hemorrhage, bronchitis, and varicose veins. Milk thistle has also been used for nursing mothers for stimulating milk production, as a bitter tonic, for haemorrhoids, for dyspeptic complaints and as a demulcent in catarrah and pleurisy.

Additional information
Section

Seed

Analysis

Silymarin by TLC

Functions

Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Digestive, Hepatoprotective

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