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- noun biochemistry A mixture of
flavonolignans extracted from the blessed milk thistle (Silybum marianum), used as a source ofsilibinin .
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Examples
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It contains a substance called silymarin, which is used to treat toxic liver damage, and is used as a supportive treatment in chronic inflammatory liver disease and hepatic cirrhosis.
The Best Alternative Medicine Dr. Kenneth R. Pelletier 2000
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It contains a substance called silymarin, which is used to treat toxic liver damage, and is used as a supportive treatment in chronic inflammatory liver disease and hepatic cirrhosis.
The Best Alternative Medicine Dr. Kenneth R. Pelletier 2000
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Scientific analysis of Milk Thistle shows that it contains a flavonoid complex called silymarin, which is largely responsible for the medical benefits of this herb.
Wil's Ebay E-Store amp;34; 2010
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A: The evidence is still fairly scant by scientific standards, but it does appear that milk thistle - or, really, one of its components, which goes by the name silymarin - can and does shield liver cells from assaults as varied as acetaminophen overdose and cleaning fluids.
Denver Post: News: Breaking: Local editor@denverpost.com (Dr. Michael Roizen 2010
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A: The evidence is still fairly scant by scientific standards, but it does appear that milk thistle - or, really, one of its components, which goes by the name silymarin - can and does shield liver cells from assaults as varied as acetaminophen overdose and cleaning fluids.
Denver Post: News: Breaking: Local editor@denverpost.com (Dr. Michael Roizen 2010
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A: The evidence is still fairly scant by scientific standards, but it does appear that milk thistle - or, really, one of its components, which goes by the name silymarin - can and does shield liver cells from assaults as varied as acetaminophen overdose and cleaning fluids.
www.appeal-democrat.com - News : By Drs. Michael Roizen 2010
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Scientific analysis of Milk Thistle shows that it contains a flavonoid complex called silymarin, which is largely responsible for the medical benefits of this herb.
Wil's Ebay E-Store 2010
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Milk thistle contains a flavonoid called silymarin, which has been shown to have a direct effect on liver cells.
Earl Mindell’s New Herb Bible Earl Mindell 2008
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Milk thistle contains a flavonoid called silymarin, which has been shown to have a direct effect on liver cells.
Earl Mindell’s New Herb Bible Earl Mindell 2008
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Milk thistle contains a flavonoid called silymarin, which has been shown to have a direct effect on liver cells.
Earl Mindell’s New Herb Bible Earl Mindell 2008
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