Milk thistle

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Milk thistle
TermMilk thistle
Short definitionMilk thistle - (pronounced) (Milk THIH-sul) plant used in some cultures to treat certain medical problems, including diseases of the stomach, liver, and gallbladder. The active extract from milk thistle seeds is called silymarin. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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Milk thistle - (pronounced) (Milk THIH-sul) plant used in some cultures to treat certain medical problems, including diseases of the stomach, liver, and gallbladder. The active extract from milk thistle seeds is called silymarin. It is being studied to prevent liver damage caused by some cancer treatments. Also called Silybum marianum

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