Occurrence of mycotoxins in milk thistle: to be included in legislation or not?

R Boško, H Pluháčková, J Martiník, K Benešová… - Mycotoxin …, 2024 - Springer
The silymarin complex extracted from milk thistle provides significant health benefits,
particularly due to its antioxidant and hepatoprotective properties. However, plant …

Bioactive Substances and Microbiological Quality of Milk Thistle Fruits from Organic and Conventional Farming

K Sadowska, J Andrzejewska, A Ligocka… - Applied Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
The agricultural policy of the European Union is currently focused on increasing the area of
organic farming. Medicinal plants, including milk thistle (Silybum marianum [L.] Gaertn.), are …