Cultivation of silybum marianum gaertn., a promising medicinal plant

Silybum marianum Gaertn., commonly known as milk thistle, seeds of which yield 'silymarine' a flavanoid, has marked antihepatotoxic properties. It is being collected in larger quantities by the pharmaceuticals. There is a great need to cultivate this plant for the sustained supply of the s...

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Published in:Ancient science of life 1995-04, Vol.14 (4), p.240-244
Main Authors: Kapahi, B K, Srivastava, T N, Balyan, S S, Sarin, Y K
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Language:English
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Summary:Silybum marianum Gaertn., commonly known as milk thistle, seeds of which yield 'silymarine' a flavanoid, has marked antihepatotoxic properties. It is being collected in larger quantities by the pharmaceuticals. There is a great need to cultivate this plant for the sustained supply of the seeds. A package of agrotechnology of the crop is reported in this paper.
ISSN:0257-7941
2249-9547