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Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) for the therapy of liver disease

Flora, K., Hahn, M., Rosen, H. and Benner, K. · American Journal of Gastroenterology · 1998

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Abstract

This review describes the use of milk thistle (Silybum marianum) and its component silymarin for the therapy of liver and biliary tract diseases, supporting its hepatoprotective application.

Referenced for these plants

Holy thistleMary thistleMilk ThistleSilybumSilybum marianum

How to cite

Flora, K., Hahn, M., Rosen, H. and Benner, K (1998) 'Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) for the therapy of liver disease', American Journal of Gastroenterology, 93(2), pp. 139-143. doi:10.1111/j.1572-0241.1998.00139.x

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