Description – Silymarin is a mixture of flavonolignans extracted from the milk thistle (Silybum marianum) and has a history as a medical plant for almost two millennia. It is used in the treatment of different diseases such as liver and gallbladder disorders, protecting liver against snake bite and insect stings, mushroom poisoning and alcohol abuse.
Application – Silymarin exhibits hepatoprotective and regenerative properties and is one of the most widely used natural compounds for the treatment of hepatic diseases worldwide, due to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antifibrotic activities.