Silymarin (Milk Thistle) Extract Plant (Silybum marianum)
Mechotech’s Silymarin Extraction Plant is designed to extract the potent silymarin compound from Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum), a well-known herb celebrated for its liver-protective properties. Silymarin, composed of flavonoids such as silybin, silydianin, and silychristin, is widely used in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and cosmetic formulations due to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hepatoprotective benefits. Our extraction systems ensure high yields and purity, producing a standardized, high-quality silymarin extract suitable for a variety of applications.
Raw Material Used
- Milk Thistle seeds
- Sourced from certified organic suppliers or wildcrafted sources
- Seeds are cleaned, dried, and ground to optimize the extraction process
Extraction Methods
- Solvent Used: Ethanol, methanol, or water-based solvents
- Type: Soxhlet extraction or cold extraction with ethanol
- Temperature Range: 50°C – 70°C
- Duration: 4–6 hours, depending on the extraction method and solvent used
Post-Extraction Processing
- Drying Options: Spray drying or freeze-drying for powder form
- Final Forms: Liquid extract or fine powder
- Standardization: Standardized to a specific silymarin content, ensuring consistency and potency across batches
Applications
- Liver health supplements: Supporting liver detoxification, regeneration, and overall function
- Antioxidant formulations: For protecting cells from oxidative stress
- Nutraceuticals: Used in a variety of liver health and general wellness supplements
- Cosmetic products: Skin care formulations with anti-aging and anti-inflammatory properties
- Pharmaceuticals: As an ingredient in medications aimed at treating liver conditions like cirrhosis, hepatitis, and fatty liver disease
Plant Features
- GMP-compliant SS316L construction for sanitary, high-quality processing
- Efficient solvent recovery and filtration systems for eco-friendly and cost-effective operations
- Scalable production capacity from 100L to 3000L
- Automated systems for precision control over extraction and concentration
- Customizable extraction methods for maximum yield and purity of silymarin
Utilities Required
- Steam boiler or electric heating system for solvent extraction
- Vacuum pump and rotary evaporator for concentration and solvent recovery
- Chilled water system for efficient solvent recovery
- Flame-proof control panels (if ethanol or other flammable solvents are used)
