MORPHOLOGICAL AND BIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MEDICINAL PLANT MILK THISTLE (SILYBUM MARIANUM)

Authors

  • M. A. Mirzayeva Candidate of Agricultural Sciences, Docent, Fergana State University, Fergana, Uzbekistan
  • I. A. Nishonova 1st Year Master's Student, Fergana State University, Fergana, Uzbekistan

Keywords:

Medicinal properties, chemical composition, species, genus, sowing period, propagation, productivity, disease, raw material, spice, pharmaceuticals, reproduction.

Abstract

This article provides information on the distribution, morphology, and biological characteristics of the medicinal plant Silybum marianum (milk thistle). It highlights its structure, medicinal properties, and the role it plays in human life. The study discusses the significance of the plant in agriculture, medicine, and industry, as well as its cultivation techniques and chemical composition. Additionally, the article examines the importance of milk thistle as a pharmaceutical raw material and its potential applications in food and spice production.

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Published

2025-05-26

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 5 (2025): WOA

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Articles

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How to Cite

MORPHOLOGICAL AND BIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MEDICINAL PLANT MILK THISTLE (SILYBUM MARIANUM). (2025). Web of Agriculture: Journal of Agriculture and Biological Sciences, 3(5), 49-52. https://webofjournals.com/index.php/8/article/view/4348