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Preferred term

Silybum marianum  

Type

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Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Carduus marianus
  • Milk Thistle
  • Milk Thistles
  • Thistle, Milk
  • Thistles, Milk

Scope note

  • A plant in the family ASTERACEAE containing the bioflavonoid complex SILYMARIN. For centuries this has been used traditionally to treat liver disease. Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn. = Carduus marianus L.

History note

  • 2000; use MILK THISTLE 2000-2023

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D020944

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