Species: Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn. (Asteraceae/Compositae) Other Names: Lady’s Thistle, Mariana lactea Hill, Marian Thistle, Mediterranean Type: Dry Extract
Key facts from European Medicines Agency (EMA)
Latin name
Silybum marianum, synonym Carduus marianus
English name
Milk Thistle
Botanical name
Silybum marianum
Extract information:
Main Constituents
Therapeutic area
Disorders of the liver, spleen and gall bladder such as jaundice and gall bladder colic, dietary supplement for hepatitis, cirrhosis, jaundice, diabetes, indigestion, and other conditions.
Pharmacopoeial and other Monographs
BP 2007(G84) Complete German Commission E(G3) Martindale 35th edition(G85) Ph Eur 2007(G81) USP29/NF24(G86)
