Silybin is the main effective ingredient of Silymarin,
extracted from the seeds of composite plant Silybum Marianum,
including Silybin and Isosilybin. It can be dissolved in Methanol,
Ethanol and acetone, but not in water. It has the efficacy of liver
protecting, improving the function of liver, promoting biliation
and diminishing liver inflammation. Silybin has a good curative
effect to acute/chronic hepatitis, hepatocirrhosis and liver damage
of intoxication. And it is the main raw material of medical
derivative of Silybin.