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Milk Thistle

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Testing Details
Identity Result Test Method
Milk Thistle Conforms TM-0099* Passed
Biomarker Concentration (mg/serv) Test Method
Strength – Total Silymarins ≥ 375 mg/serving TM-0026* Passed
Test Specification Test Method
Micro - Aerobic Plate count ≤ 25,000 cfu/g TM-0045 Passed
Micro – Yeast & Mold count ≤ 300 cfu/g TM-0046 Passed
Micro – E. coli Absent in 10 g TM-0047 Passed
Micro – Salmonella Absent in 10 g TM-0051 Passed
Heavy Metals – Arsenic ≤ 10.0 µg/day TM-0038 Passed
Heavy Metals – Cadmium ≤ 4.1 µg/day TM-0038 Passed
Heavy Metals – Mercury ≤ 0.3 µg/day TM-0038 Passed
Heavy Metals – Lead ≤ 0.5 µg/day TM-0038 Passed
Water Activity ≤ 0.65 aw J.0052* Passed
*ISO/IEC 17025:2017 | Accreditation #107080 - Gaia Herbs, Inc.; 101 Gaia Herbs Dr., Brevard, NC 28712 
Quality Assurance Approvals
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Ido D. Dagan
Director of Quality
Lab & Tech Ops
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Leslie Hubbard
Data Reviewer

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Milk Thistle

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Silybum Marianum
Country of Origin
Spain
Format Used
Extract
Certification
Conventional
Plant Part Used
Seed

Milk Thistle is a herbaceous annual or biennial plant with a dense-prickly flower head and reddish-purple tubular flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and has been naturalized in Central Europe, North and South America, and Southern Australia.

Milk Thistle has an extensive history of use as an edible plant. In the 1st century AD, Pliny the Elder documented its use in his herbal writings. Theophrastus (IV century BC) and Dioscorides (1st century AD) also wrote of its value.

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The English herbalist, Nicholas Culpeper (1650) documented his observations on Milk Thistle in his renowned herbal compendium. At the turn of the 20th century, eclectic physicians also incorporated this herb into their botanical practices.

Much of the modern-day research surrounding Milk Thistle (Silybum Marianum) has been conducted in Germany where it is an approved herb in The Complete German Commission E Monographs.

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Gaia Herbs® uses the potent, full spectrum and bioavailable extract, Organic Silactive® in this product.

This Certified Organic Milk Thistle seed originates from a European breeding program and is extracted by a premium European extractor with over 30 years of experience.

The extraction methods incorporated ensure preservation of fat-soluble constituents.

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Gaia Herbs Milk Thistle pills for Liver & Cleanse Support || 60 ct

Milk Thistle

CLEANSE*

LIVER CLEANSE + DETOX SUPPORT: Supports healthy liver function and the body’s natural detoxification processes while promoting overall digestive health, making it an ideal addition to your daily liver support routine.*
ORGANIC MILK THISTLE & SILYMARINS: Each serving delivers 375 mg of Silymarins from full-spectrum, Certified Organic Milk Thistle seed, crafted for optimal bioavailability to help maintain healthy liver function.*
QUALITY YOU CAN TRUST: USDA Organic, NON-GMO Project Verified, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Gluten-Free, and Vegan; no artificial sweeteners, colors, or flavors added* - Independently tested by SuppCo for identity and potency against label claims.

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