Description
Silymarin
flavonolignans
Synonym(s):
flavolignans
CAS Number:
65666-07-1
MDL number:
MFCD01776359
NACRES:
NA.81
Properties
biological source
plant (Silybum marianum)
Quality Level
200
form
powder
technique(s)
toxicology assay: suitable
application(s)
microbiology
storage temp.
−20°C
General description
Application
Biochem/physiol Actions
Silymarin is originally known to protect liver from various toxic agents and is used in treating hepatitis and cirrhosis. Silymarin possesses many biological actions such as antifibrotic, anti-lipid peroxidative, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory and membrane stabilizing. Silymarin also aids in liver regeneration.
Silymarin provides cardioprotective activity against ischemia-reperfusion induced myocardial infarction in rats.
Other Notes
Mixture of anti-hepatotoxic flavonolignans from the fruit of Silybum marianum.