Milk Thistle

What is Milk Thistle extract, and what species does it come from?

Milk Thistle extract from Bio-Botanica is a botanical extract made from Silybum marianum, a plant in the Asteraceae family, native to the Mediterranean region of Southern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. The extract is made from the leaf and seed. Bio-Botanica has manufactured botanical extracts at its cGMP facility in Hauppauge, New York since 1972.

What part of Milk Thistle does Bio-Botanica extract?

Bio-Botanica extracts the leaf and seed of Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum). The plant part is stated on every specification sheet, because part-versus-species accuracy matters for identity testing and for label copy in the finished product.

What extract forms of Milk Thistle are available?

Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) is available from Bio-Botanica as alcohol-free extract, butylene glycol extract, cosmetic glycerin extract, and fluid extract. Each form carries its own Part ID and its own specification. Which one suits you depends on the carrier, the solids content and the process your finished product runs through.

Where does Milk Thistle originate?

Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) is native to the Mediterranean region of Southern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. Bio-Botanica sources raw Milk Thistle against identity and quality specifications, and every incoming lot is tested in our onsite laboratory before extraction begins.

Is Milk Thistle extract available alcohol-free?

Both are available. Milk Thistle is offered in alcohol-free forms including alcohol-free extract, butylene glycol extract, and cosmetic glycerin extract, and in ethanol-based forms including fluid extract. Tell us which carrier your formulation requires and we will quote the matching Part ID.

Is Milk Thistle extract standardized to a specific compound?

Bio-Botanica’s Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) extracts are full-spectrum rather than standardized to a single marker compound. The Bio-Chelated process is designed to carry the botanical’s naturally occurring constituents through in their native ratios. If your specification calls for a standardized Milk Thistle material, our team can discuss a custom extraction.

What applications is Milk Thistle extract suited for?

Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) extract is supplied to formulators in dietary supplements, food and beverage, and cosmetics and personal care. The right format depends on the application: liquid and glycerin-carried forms suit water-based systems, powdered and solid extracts suit dry blends and capsules, and oil infusions suit anhydrous and oil-phase work. Positioning is structure/function only.

What certifications are available for Milk Thistle extract?

Bio-Botanica manufactures under cGMP and holds FSSC 22000 and NSF certification, with Kosher, Halal and USDA Organic available on qualifying materials. Certification status is confirmed per Part ID, so ask our team which apply to the specific Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) extract you are specifying.

What documentation ships with Milk Thistle extract?

Every Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) order ships with a specification sheet, a certificate of analysis for the lot, and a safety data sheet. Regulatory and allergen statements are available on request. Samples ship with the same documentation so your team can evaluate against a real spec.

How is Milk Thistle extract sold, and can I get a sample?

Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) extract is sold in bulk to manufacturers and formulators, not as a finished consumer product. Pricing is available by requesting a formal quote — our team quotes to your volume and specifications. Samples ship free within the United States with full documentation.

How is Milk Thistle extract manufactured and tested?

Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) is extracted by the Bio-Chelated cold-extraction process at Bio-Botanica’s FDA-inspected cGMP facility in Hauppauge, New York. Identity and quality are verified in our onsite laboratory using HPLC, GC/MS and ICP/MS among other methods, and every lot is released against its specification before it ships.