Lemna Minor L. (LM) is a perennial aquatic plant that belongs to the genus Lemna, the family Lemnaceae and is spread almost ubiquitously. In folk medicine, it is used in the treatment of allergies, asthma, vitiligo, jaundice, glaucoma, rheumatism, gout, and others. In recent years it has become clear that its chemical composition consists of: proteins (up to 35%), vegetable fibers (up to 17%), fats (up to 5%), polysaccharides, flavonoids, amino acids, aliphatic acids, phenolic acids, triterpene compounds, vitamins, micro- and macro-elements and other substances. А significant part of these substances exhibit the antioxidant activity. The scientific information for 12 biologically active substances with antioxidant activity isolated from Lemna Minor is presented in the review.
Silybum marianum (L) Gaertn (Carduusmarianus L., Asteraceae) seeds have been used as a traditional remedy for liver and gallbladder diseases, and has been especially valued for its properties against hepatitis and cirrhosis for centuries. Publications on its beneficial effects in the treatment of diabetes, on its radio-protective effects, and properties against chemical weapons intoxication have proliferated in the medical literature over the last few years. Silymarin is used as a chemoprotective and anticancer agent. It also has protective properties against the toxic effects of some drugs used in oncology, as well as antibiotics, which was the topic of the first part of our review on the nephroprotective effects of Silymarin. The purpose of this publication is to summarise the results of our research into the effects of Silymarin for reducing the toxic damage caused by chemical agents like fungi toxins, organic solvents, heavy metals, etc.
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