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| Product Name | Milk Thistle Extract |
| Botanical Name | Silybum Marianum |
| Part Used | Seed |
| Appearance | Light Yellow or Brownish Yellow powder |
| Specification | 4:1 10:1 Straight Powder Silymarin 5%-80% Silybin 80%-98% |
| Storage Period | 24 Months |
| Package | 1kg/bag 25kg/drum |
| Storage Conditions | Store in cool and dry places. Keep away from strong light and heat. |
Description Milk thistle is an annual or biennial herb that grows about 30 to 200 cm (12 to 79 in) tall. The plant is found growing in crop fields, pastures, forestry plantations, coastal areas, roadsides, disturbed areas and waste areas in temperate, sub-tropical and sometimes semi-arid regions and usually prefers areas of high fertility, such as alluvial flats, sheep camps, stock yards and other places with high soil nitrogen levels. Stem is erect, unwinged, grooved, slightly cottony, and simple or branched above. Leaves are oblong to lanceolate. They are either lobate or pinnate, with spiny edges. They are hairless, shiny green, with milk-white veins. Leaves and stems exude a milky sap when cut, hence the common name of milk thistle. Flower and Fruit Flower heads are 4 to 12 cm long and wide, of red-purple color. Mildly-scented, purple-pink flower heads (2″ across) is subtended by spiny bracts. Flowering normally takes place from Jul to September. The flowers provide a useful source of pollen for bees in early summer. Flowers are followed by achenes that are black, with a simple long white pappus, surrounded by a yellow basal ring and seeds are hard-skinned, brown, spotted, and shiny. The plant is cultivated as an ornamental, a minor vegetable or as a medicinal herb. An extract (silymarin) from the seeds of this plant has been used for many years in the treatment of a variety of medical problems including liver disorders and gall bladder disorders. Health Benefits 1. Diabetes Management Milk Thistle consists of mixture of antioxidants, fatty acids, and sylimarin which can actually work to control insuli levels and maintain even blood sugar levels for people who suffer from or are at risk of developing diabetes. (1) 2. Anti-fungal Activity Certain fungal infections can be neutralized with the use of milk thistle, and that probably relates to milk thistle's traditional use as a remedy for mushroom poisoning. Many varieties of mushrooms are dangerous, and the "death cap" mushroom is particularly toxic, but milk thistle can be administered to prevent mortality. 3. Lowering high cholesterol Milk thistle consists of potent anti-inflammatory properties which halt inflammation in its tracks. Inflammation is one of the primary causes of heart disease. This beneficial herb supports heart health by lowering high cholesterol levels and raising "good" or HDL cholesterol, as well as reducing inflammation and preventing oxidative stress damage to the arteries. Research concluded that when the extract silymarin was taken from milk thistle and used in combination with traditional treatments, total cholesterol as well as LDL, or "bad," cholesterol, and trigylceride levels all improved, compared to participants' cholesterol levels before taking the extract. (2) 4. Detoxifies the Body Milk thistle extract is used as a detoxifying agent, due to its strong impact on the liver. As you know, the liver is responsible for handling many of the toxins in the body and eliminating them safely. Milk thistle's range of organic components is very effective at stimulating the function of the liver and cleaning out the lymphatic system to keep your body running right.(3) 5. Better Digestion In case you are suffering from digestion problems, milk thistle can help. Improper eating habits like unhealthy diet, overeating may cause indigestion and bloat related problems. In this time, consume the seeds of milk thistle herb on an empty stomach. This will help to draw the toxins out of your body thus facilitating digestion. 6. Prevents Cancer Although research into milk thistle's effects on cancer is still in its early stages, it seems that milk thistle extract can have an inhibitory effect on the growth of cancer cells and tumors on the skin and can also help prevent cancerous growth in the prostate, breast, and cervix. Given the rapidity and mortality rates of those particular types of cancer, milk thistle extract may be a major herbal advantage.(4) 7. Promotes Healthy Skin Topical preparations of milk thistle extract is quite beneficial the skin. Animal research has found that silymarin encourages normal skin cell development in mice. One observational research concluded that a topically-applied, silymarin-based skin cream effectively encourages healthy skin. Preliminary investigations have even begun to examine the potential of silymarin as a natural replacement for conventional sunscreen. (5) 8. Organ Repair When people suffer from liver disease or cirrhosis, the liver is essentially compromised and its functions suffer. While this damage to the liver can be reversed, it is a slow process. Milk thistle extract can help to speed up the healing process in the liver, undoing much of the damage from excessive drinking or other damaging behaviors on the liver.(6) 9. Improves Heart Health Milk thistle extract consists of high concentrations of beneficial fatty acids and omega-3s, which are necessary for maintaining heart health. Omega-3 fatty acids are able to balance the cholesterol levels in your body, which can prevent atherosclerosis, thus lowering your risk of experiencing a stroke or a heart attack.(7) 10. Delays Ageing Milk thistle keeps your skin glowing and radiant. Its ability to promote healthy cell growth also means that it will help delay aging to a certain extent. There may not be any strong evidence that milk thistle benefits your skin. But, it has the properties that benefit the different parts of your body, such as the liver, kidney, colon, blood, etc. which in turn have fantastic effects on your skin. When your body is healthy from the inside, it shows on the outside as well, meaning that you will naturally have glowing and healthy skin all the times. 11. Treats Hangovers In case you are not unable to get over your hangover, Milk thistle is the best options. Add some milk thistle herbs to your tea and sip on it to hydrate yourself. After a while, you will notice that you feel much better. This is because milk thistle helps in flushing out the toxins from your body thus hydrating you. 12. Alzheimer's disease This is a relatively new area of research for milk thistle, but some researchers believe that using milk thistle extract can stimulate cognitive ability and open up new neural pathways, successfully slowing the onset of dementia and Alzheimer's disease.(8) 13. Prevents Hair Loss Milk thistle plant has ability to detoxify your body and it is one of the reasons why milk thistle is often suggested as a remedy for hair loss. Well-balanced and healthy body is supposed to strengthen hair, hence preventing hair fall and loss of hair. |
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