silybum marianum (Meaning)
silybum marianum (n)
tall Old World biennial thistle with large clasping white-blotched leaves and purple flower heads; naturalized in California and South America
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tall Old World biennial thistle with large clasping white-blotched leaves and purple flower heads; naturalized in California and South America
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Silybum marianum, also known as milk thistle, is a flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region.
The seeds of Silybum marianum contain a compound called silymarin, which has antioxidant and liver-protective properties.
Silybum marianum has been traditionally used to treat liver ailments, including jaundice, hepatitis, and cirrhosis.
Modern research has confirmed the hepatoprotective effects of Silybum marianum in animal and human studies.
