Silymarin (Milk Thistle Blend)

Silymarin (Milk Thistle Blend) 300mg

Silymarin is a purified complex of four isomeric flavonolignans — silybin A, silybin B, silychristin, and silydianin — extracted from the seeds and fruit of Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum). Silybin (also known as silibinin) is the most biologically active and most extensively researched of the four, and is the primary marker of Silymarin quality and potency. Milk Thistle is one of the most well-documented hepatoprotective herbs in Western herbal medicine, with a history of traditional use spanning over 2,000 years.

Silymarin is one of the most extensively researched plant compounds in contemporary hepatology and botanical science, with a substantial body of peer-reviewed literature examining its naturally occurring flavonolignan content and its role in liver, antioxidant, and metabolic wellness. It is classified as a hepatoprotective, antioxidant, and cholagogue herb in Western herbal medicine.

Naturally Occurring Compounds

• Silybin A & B (Silibinin) — the primary and most biologically active flavonolignans in Silymarin; the key marker of Silymarin quality and potency; the most extensively researched compounds in Milk Thistle
• Silychristin — a naturally occurring flavonolignan; the second most abundant compound in Silymarin
• Silydianin — a naturally occurring flavonolignan present in the Silymarin complex
• Flavonoids — including quercetin and kaempferol; contributing to Silymarin’s antioxidant profile
• Fatty acids — including linoleic acid; naturally present in Milk Thistle seed

Traditional Herbal Use

Liver & Hepatoprotective Wellness

Milk Thistle has a 2,000-year traditional history of use in Western herbal medicine as a liver tonic and hepatoprotective herb. It is classified as a hepatoprotective herb in Western herbal medicine and is one of the most widely used and extensively researched herbs for liver wellness in contemporary botanical and nutritional practice. Its naturally occurring Silymarin flavonolignan content has generated a substantial body of peer-reviewed research interest in the context of liver wellness and hepatoprotection.

Antioxidant Wellness

Silymarin is one of the most potent naturally occurring antioxidant complexes in the plant kingdom. Its flavonolignan content — particularly silybin — has generated significant research interest in the context of antioxidant wellness and cellular oxidative stress. It is consistently ranked among the highest antioxidant-content plant extracts in contemporary botanical research.

Detoxification & Liver Wellness

Milk Thistle has a traditional history of use in Western herbal medicine for detoxification and liver wellness. Its naturally occurring Silymarin content has generated research interest in the context of liver detoxification support, and it is a classic inclusion in naturopathic and nutritional detoxification protocols.

Digestive & Biliary Wellness

Milk Thistle is classified as a cholagogue herb in Western herbal medicine — traditionally used to support bile production and biliary wellness. It has a traditional history of use for digestive and biliary wellness in European herbal practice.

Metabolic & Hormonal Wellness

Silymarin’s naturally occurring flavonolignan content has generated growing research interest in the context of metabolic and hormonal wellness. It is a classic inclusion in naturopathic protocols for metabolic and hormonal wellness support.

Skin Wellness

Silymarin’s antioxidant and liver-supporting properties have generated research interest in the context of skin wellness. Liver wellness is closely associated with skin wellness in both traditional herbal medicine and contemporary nutritional practice.

Silymarin Capsules vs Milk Thistle Extract

This product provides Silymarin as a standardised capsule blend. A liquid Milk Thistle botanical extract is also available in the Gumpii Apothecary range — offering an alternative delivery format for those who prefer a liquid extract. See our Milk Thistle Extract for the liquid option.

How to Use

Take 1 capsule up to 3 times daily as a dietary supplement, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. Best taken with food. Silymarin is fat-soluble — taking with a meal containing fat supports absorption.

Precautions

Generally very well tolerated. May have mild laxative effects at high doses due to its cholagogue properties. Consult your healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Consult your healthcare practitioner before use if you are taking medications metabolised by the liver (CYP450 enzymes) — Silymarin may affect the metabolism of certain medications. Consult your healthcare practitioner before use if you have a known allergy to plants in the Asteraceae/Compositae family. Keep out of reach of children.

Ingredients

Silymarin (Milk Thistle, Silybum marianum, standardised flavonolignan complex) 300mg per capsule. 60 capsules per bottle. Vegetarian capsule.

Stack This With

• NAC (N-Acetylcysteine) — complementary glutathione precursor for liver and antioxidant wellness
• Dandelion Extract — complementary liver and biliary wellness herb
• Turmeric Extract — complementary anti-inflammatory and liver wellness herb
• Selenium — complementary antioxidant mineral cofactor for liver wellness
• Gumpii Extract — foundational botanical base

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Content provided for informational purposes only. Not medical advice. Not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition. Consult your healthcare practitioner.