Table 3 Yield and chemical composition of Silybum marianum L. seeds
SM yield of the ethanolic extract | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Plant species | Parts used | Yield/200 g dry plant | |
Silybum marianum L. | Aerial parts | 50 | |
Chemical composition of Silybum marianum L. seeds | |||
Constituents | Silybum marianum L. | ||
Silymarin mg/g | 51.43 | ||
Total carbohydrates % | 43.79 | ||
Total phenolic mg/g | 31.51 | ||
Tannin mg/g | 3.41 | ||
Crud protein % | 24.36 | ||
Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) mg/g | 2.67 | ||
Total Flavonoids mg/g | 19.95 | ||