Silymarin is the active ingredient of the fruit of the plant Silybum marianum (popularly known as thistle - milk thistle). This plant is found mainly in the Mediterranean and widely used by herbalists in the UK in the 16th century. The active substances of the herb include 3 isomers called Silybin, Silidanin and Silicristin. Substances are classified in flavonoligrans, a strong group of plant active ingredients. From these 3 substances, is considered the most powerful Silybin.
The Milk Thistle is one of the herbs with most reports in the scientific literature. There are more than 300 scientific studies on the chemical composition and mechanisms of action. Suitable for vegetarians