English Name: Milk Thistle P.E. Latin Name：Milk thistle Plant Description:. Milk thistles are thistles of the genus Silybum Adans., flowering plants of the daisy family (Asteraceae). They are native to the Mediterranean regions of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. Whilst health uses mostly for chronic liver disease have been traditionally claimed for the plant, increasing research is being undertaken on this and other possible medical uses Use part：It is extracted from the fruit Specification.: Silymarin80%+Silybin30%(UV,HPLC) Physical and Chemical Properties: molecular formula：C25H22O10 molecular weight：482.43 CAS NO: 22888-70-6 Structure: Silymarin80%+Silybin30%(C25H22O10=350.50) Standard of quality: Item Specification Test Result Assay(Silymarin80%+Silybin30%) Silymarin80%+Silybin≥30% Silymarin80.12%+Silybin30.5% Description Yellow powder Conformed Mesh Size 100％pass 60-80mesh Conformed Ash Content ≤5.0％ Conformed Loss on Drying ≤5.0％ Conformed Heavy Metal ≤10ppm Conformed 　(Pb） ≤2ppm Conformed 　(As） ≤2ppm Conformed Residue of Pesticide Negative Negative Total Plate Count ≤1000cfu/g Conformed Yeast &Mold ≤100cfu/g Conformed E.coil Negative Negative Salmonella Negative Negative 　 Action：Milk thistle has been reported to have protective effects on the liver and to improve its function. It is typically used to treat liver cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis (liver inflammation), and gallbladder disorders. Storage：Store in cool &dry place. Keep away from strong light and heat. Shelf life：2 years when properly stored. Packing：Double plastic bag of foodstuff inside, cardboard drum outside, (25kg/drum). ?