Description |
Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn (Asterales: Asteraceae) is an important medicinal plant commonly known as milk-thistle, or St. Mary’s thistle. The plant and its extracts are reported to possess hepatoprotective, antioxi- dant, anti-inflammatory, and anti- diabetic properties. It contains the flavo- nolignan Silymarin, which is an important bioactive compound with anticancer, anti- inflammatory and antioxidant effects.Silymarin is a mixture of three flavonolignans, including silybin (silibinin), silidianin, and silichrystin which act as potent antioxidants . |
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