Milk Thistle Fluid Extract
Milk Thistle Fluid Extract is a full-spectrum ethanol extract of Silybum marianum leaf, supplied as an alcohol-containing liquid for dietary supplement and functional beverage developers. Produced at Bio-Botanica's FDA-inspected cGMP facility using the Bio-Chelated cold-extraction process, it is non-standardized, and traditionally positioned around detox and digestive support.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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What Is Milk Thistle Fluid Extract?
Milk Thistle Fluid Extract is a liquid ethanol extract drawn from the leaf of Silybum marianum, delivered as a full-spectrum, non-standardized preparation. Because it is an ethanol fluid extract, the finished liquid contains alcohol. Bio-Botanica manufactures it for R&D formulators and product developers who need a leaf-based milk thistle liquid with a Holistically Balanced constituent profile.
Market Demand
According to Cognitive Market Research, the milk thistle extracts market is projected to grow at a CAGR of roughly 6.00% from 2023 to 2030, and leaf-based liquids give supplement houses another entry point into that demand. Buyers exploring detox- and digestive-support concepts continue to ask for traditional botanical liquids they can dose in tinctures and shots.
Formulation Applications
This alcohol-containing liquid suits herbal tincture blends, liquid supplement concentrates, and functional shots where an ethanol carrier is acceptable. Brands can position it around traditional detox and digestive-support rituals for dietary supplement and functional beverage lines. It integrates readily into two-ounce dropper formats and multi-herb bitters.
Why Formulators Choose Bio-Botanica
Family-owned since 1972 and operating an FDA-inspected cGMP facility in Hauppauge, New York, Bio-Botanica produces this leaf extract with its proprietary Bio-Chelated cold-extraction process. Every lot moves through onsite identity, microbial, USP, and heavy-metal testing on instrumentation such as HPLC and ICP/MS, with Kosher, Halal, and Organic certification available on request.
Common Buyer Questions
Which part of milk thistle is used in this fluid extract?
This fluid extract is made from Silybum marianum leaf, not the seed, giving formulators a leaf-based option within the milk thistle category.
Does the fluid extract contain alcohol?
Yes. As an ethanol fluid extract it contains alcohol, so it is best suited to tincture and liquid formats where that carrier is acceptable.
Is the extract standardized to a specific marker?
No. It is supplied full-spectrum and non-standardized.
Which industries is this SKU intended for?
It is intended for dietary supplement and functional beverage applications only, as an ingestible ethanol liquid.
Can I request Kosher or Halal documentation?
Yes, Bio-Botanica offers Kosher, Halal, and Organic certification on request for qualifying programs.
What arrives with a sample?
Samples ship with a Spec Sheet/TDS, a representative COA, and an SDS for your review.
How is pricing determined?
Pricing is available by requesting a formal quote — our team quotes to your volume and specifications.
What testing does each lot undergo?
Each lot is tested onsite for identity, microbial load, USP parameters, and heavy metals, supported by third-party labs.
How should this be positioned for consumers?
Brands can frame it around traditional detox and digestive-support use, without making disease claims.
Is this a finished consumer product?
No, it is a bulk botanical extract sold to formulators and contract manufacturers, not a retail product.