Silymarin

A mixture of flavonoids extracted from seeds of the MILK THISTLE, Silybum marianum. It consists primarily of silybin and its isomers, silicristin and silidianin. Silymarin displays antioxidant and membrane stabilizing activity. It protects various tissues and organs against chemical injury, and shows potential as an antihepatoxic agent.

Also Known As:

Carsil; Karsil; Legalon; Silimarin

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Antioxidants
Protective Agents

Heterocyclic Compounds: 198
- 1-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
  - Pyrans: 130
    - Benzopyrans: 195
      - Chromones: 159
        Flavonoids: 9773
        Flavonolignans: 40
        Silymarin: 1151
- Fused-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
  - 2-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
    - Benzopyrans: 195
      - Chromones: 159
        Flavonoids: 9773
        Flavonolignans: 40
        Silymarin: 1151

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Disease

Drug/Important Bio-Agent (IBA)