The Journal of Phytopharmacology, 2012;1(3): 1-3 ; DOI: 10.31254/phyto.2012.1301
Letter to Editor: Silymarin as potent Hepatoprotectants
1. A.S.R. Govt. Junior College, Khammameth-507001, India
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Silymarin (Legalon®) isolated from the seeds of Silybum marianum (Asteraceae) is a mixture of flavolignans (1.5?3%, in fruits)? silybin, silidianin and silychristin (Figure 1). It has been studied in detail, and compared with all plant substances known to possess antihepatotoxic activity.
Silymarin, Medicinal plant, Hepatoprotective activity
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