CAS No.: 84604-20-6 Formula: C25H22O10
Weight: 482.43618
Synonyms: Silybum marianum (L.)Gaerth;POWDERED MILK THISTLE EXTRACT (250 MG);silybummarianum(linn.)gaertn.,extract;silybummarianumextract,lady’sthistleextract;Silybum marianum, ext.;Milk Thistle Extract;Einecs 283-298-7;Extract of lady'S thistle
While controlled studies demonstrating efficacy and a standardized form and concentration of silymarin are lacking, it is being used to treat a variety of liver diseases in humans and domestic companion animals (birds, dogs, cats, horses, rabbits). It is mostly of interest in treating chronic and acute liver disease, cirrhosis, and as a hepatoprotective agent when hepatotoxic agents are ingested (e.g., Aminita phalloide; “Death Cap Mushrooms”).