Therapeutic effects of Silybum marianum in the treatment of liver fibrosis and cirrhosis

• Published in: Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol. 10; no. 2; pp. 20 - 25
• Main Authors: Awan, Asim, Saeed, Aftab, Usmanghani, Khan, Rafiq, Muhammad
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara 01.03.2019
• Subjects: cirrhosis; fibrosis; herbal treatment; silybum marianum

Background: Cirrhosis is the late, symptomatic stage of chronic liver disease which occurs when scar tissue (fibrosis) largely replaces healthy liver tissue, compromising the function of the organ and predisposing to liver failure and hepatocellular carcinoma. It is mainly caused by hepatitis B and...