Silymarin
noun
Silymarin is a compound extracted from milk thistle that is often used to help protect the liver against toxins and support its overall health.
The doctor recommended silymarin to improve liver function.

Often appears as...
- liver supplement
- herbal remedy
Usage tips
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noun
Silymarin is a compound extracted from milk thistle that is often used to help protect the liver against toxins and support its overall health.
The doctor recommended silymarin to improve liver function.

Often appears as...
- liver supplement
- herbal remedy
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 1

Medical Use
In herbal medicine, silymarin is often used for liver support.
Many people take it as a dietary supplement.
Popularity
Silymarin's popularity has grown in alternative medicine circles.
It’s widely available in health food stores.
Plant Origin
Silymarin is derived from the seeds of the milk thistle plant.
Understanding its plant origins can enhance appreciation.
Medical Use
In herbal medicine, silymarin is often used for liver support.
Many people take it as a dietary supplement.
Popularity
Silymarin's popularity has grown in alternative medicine circles.
It’s widely available in health food stores.
Plant Origin
Silymarin is derived from the seeds of the milk thistle plant.
Understanding its plant origins can enhance appreciation.
Medical Use
In herbal medicine, silymarin is often used for liver support.
Many people take it as a dietary supplement.
Popularity
Silymarin's popularity has grown in alternative medicine circles.
It’s widely available in health food stores.
Plant Origin
Silymarin is derived from the seeds of the milk thistle plant.
Understanding its plant origins can enhance appreciation.
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