水飞蓟〔Silybum marianum(L.)Gacrtn.〕别名乳蓟,为菊科植物。原产地中海沿岸,我国自1973年引种栽培,生长良好,它是保肝药用植物,种子中含有水飞蓟素(黄酮),可改善肝功能,保护肝细胞膜,治疗急慢性肝炎及肝硬变等症。种子含油约20％,可供食用,又可促进胆固醇代谢,能治疗肺结核病。花盛期可放蜂酿蜜,质优味美。油渣,制药后的残余,可喂养猪鸡。叶花美观,可供观赏 Milk thistle [Silybum marianum (L.) Gacrtn.] Alias ​​milk thistle, Compositae. Origin of the Mediterranean coast, China since 1973 introduced cultivation, good growth, it is a liver-protecting medicinal plants, seeds contain silymarin (flavonoids), can improve liver function, protect the liver cell membrane, the treatment of acute and chronic hepatitis and cirrhosis embolism . Seeds about 20% oil for edible, but also promote cholesterol metabolism, can treat tuberculosis. Blooming bee honey can be put to good quality and delicious. Oil residue, after the remnants of pharmaceutical, pigs can be fed. Beautiful flower leaves, for viewing