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CARDUUS MARIANUS

\kˈɑːdʌəs mˈaɹi͡ənəs], \kˈɑːdʌəs mˈaɹi‍ənəs], \k_ˈɑː_d_ʌ_ə_s m_ˈa_ɹ_iə_n_ə_s]\

Definitions of CARDUUS MARIANUS

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The plant Silybum marianum in the family ASTERACEAE containing the bioflavonoid complex SILYMARIN. For centuries this has been used traditionally to treat liver disease. Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn. = Carduus marianus L.

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The herb is a bitter tonic. The seeds are oleaginous. It is not used.

1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science
By Robley Dunglison

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