Sillybum marianum
Section: Medicinal herbs
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González Sanguino C, Serrano Ruiz A. Sillybum marianum. Metas de Enferm mar 2006; 9(2): 50-52
Authors
1Cristina González Sanguino, 2Alfredo Serrano Ruiz
Position
1Enfermera. Servicio de Hematología. Hospital Severo Ochoa. 2Enfermero. Servicio de Farmacología Clínica. Hospital Puerta de Hierro (Madrid).
Contact address
Servicio de Farmacología Clínica. Hospital Puerta de Hierro. C/ San Martín de Porres, 4. 28035 Madrid.
Contact email: aserrano.hpth@salud.madrid.org
Abstract
A plant called sillybum marianum has been used in Europe since the IV century BC for the treatment of hepatic disorders, animal bites and intoxications. At present, we know that the active molecule is a flavonoid called silimarine used, besides this classical indications, for its cytoprotector effect on the ageing process and the molecular mechanisms that cause cell damaged mediated by inflammatory response-related agents
There is no evidence showing a beneficial effect on liver disorders (hepatitis, cirrhosis, etc.).
The consumption of sillybum marianum causes in some cases mild gastrointestinal alterations. No drug interactions have been described.
Keywords:
sillybum marianum; silimarine; cytoprotector; antioxidant; epatic disorders; medicinal plantspharmacology
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