Silymarin

Silybum marianum (standardized)

Family: Asteraceae Evidence: A capsuleextract

Standardized milk thistle extract — 80% silymarin (silybin A, silybin B, isosilybin A, isosilybin B, silychristin, silydianin). Hospital use for Amanita mushroom poisoning (IV silibinin). For liver protection, hepatitis, and cirrhosis support.

Safety Profile

PregnancySafe
BreastfeedingSafe
PediatricSafe

Contraindications

Hormone-sensitive conditions (mild estrogenic activity). Asteraceae allergy.

Interactions

CYP enzymes (variable), UGT enzymes, methotrexate, sirolimus.

Side Effects

GI upset, headache, allergic reactions. Very safe overall.

Allergy: Asteraceae allergy.
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