Medicinal Uses of Artichoke leaves Teas and extracts made from the leaves of the artichoke plant are a traditional tonic for the liver and gallbladder.1,2 Both laboratory and clinical studies strongly suggest artichoke leaf extract to be a good therapeutic option in dyspeptic syndrome. (irritable stomach, nervous gastropathy, flatulence, irritable colon, functional biliary tract disease) 2 In Europe the plant is widely used to treat arteriosclerosis and lower cholesterol. Several studies have hinted at the ability of artichoke extract to lower lipid levels. It works by affecting cholesterol synthesis in the liver at several points in the synthetic pathway and by increasing the elimination of cholesterol.
The diuretic properties of the artichoke are also useful in kidney disease. Artichoke hearts are a healthy source of fiber, low in calories and and contain potassium, vitamin C, folate, and magnesium.
Preparation Methods & Dosage: Powdered herb, teas, capsules and extracts.
Artichoke Side Effects: Don’t use artichoke leaf if you have gallstones, safety data for pregnant or nursing women has not been established.
Globe Artichoke loose blend 50 grams
11.95 $
Medicinal Uses: * Cardiovascular * Cholesterol * Digestion * IBS * Kidney * Liver * Nutrition
Properties: * Bitter * Cordial * Diuretic * Hepatic
Parts Used: Flower heads as vegetable, dried leaves medicinal
Constituents: a bitter principle (cynarin and sesquiterpene lactones), flavonoids including scolymoside, inulin, cynaropictin and several enzymes, taraxasterol, sugars, and a volatile oil.
Weight | 0.03 kg |
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