Named ingredient
Is Milk thistle halal?
A plant extract. The seed is not a halal question. Tinctures may use ethanol; capsules may use gelatin. Unverified as a class.
A plant extract. The seed is not a halal question. Tinctures may use ethanol; capsules may use gelatin. Unverified as a class.
What the sources say
A plant extract. The seed is not a halal question. Tinctures may use ethanol; capsules may use gelatin. Unverified as a class.
Quick facts
| Name | Milk thistle |
|---|---|
| Also on labels as | silymarin, Silybum marianum, milk thistle extract |
| Additive class | Named ingredient |
| Classification | Insufficient evidence |
| Last verified | 2026-09-16 |
Common questions
Is Milk thistle halal?
Milk thistle is classified as Insufficient evidence. A plant extract. The seed is not a halal question. Tinctures may use ethanol; capsules may use gelatin. Unverified as a class.
Is Milk thistle halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, Milk thistle is insufficient evidence. Not enough reliable source evidence to classify Every position is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a link, so you can verify it directly.
What else is Milk thistle called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: silymarin, Silybum marianum, milk thistle extract.
Where does this page's information come from?
Every position on this page is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a direct link, listed under 'What the sources say'. Muttoo aggregates and cites; it does not issue rulings.
Record ingredient-milk-thistle · last verified 2026-09-16 · report an error