Milk Thistle

Synonyms

Carduus marianus

Milk Thistles

Silybum marianum

Silybum marianums

Thistle, Milk

Thistles, Milk

marianums, Silybum

The plant Silybum marianum in the family ASTERACEAE containing the bioflavonoid complex SILYMARIN. For centuries this has been used traditionally to treat liver disease. Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn. = Carduus marianus L.

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