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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