Artichoke protects the liver, increases bile production, detoxifies the liver, and lowers cholesterol.
The main uses of artichoke are for gallstones and as a liver and gall bladder tonic, for high cholesterol, for digestive disorders, for irritable bowel syndrome, for Crohn’s disease, for various other bowel problems, and for supporting liver function.
Artichoke has also been used as an astringent, blood purifier, cardio tonic, detoxifier, digestive tonic, diuretic and hypotensive.
Several of the pharmacological properties have been recorded for its leaves which possess hypolipidemic, hypocholesterolemic, antioxidant and hepatoprotective properties.
In addition to cynarin and scolymoside, it contains scylomozides, inulin, kynaropectin, taraxasterol, phenolic acids (up to 2%), a volatile oil (containing mainly β-Selinin and caryophyllin), vitamins A, B1, B2 and C.
Its bitterness is thought to promote good digestion, activating the body’s secretion of digestive juices. For this, you can try drinking an aperitif containing artichoke before your meal.
It is also used in the distillery to produce an Italian liqueur called ‘Cynar’.
Use: 1 teaspoon for a cup of tea, boil the water and soak the herb for 8-10 minutes (Infusion).
The artichoke, because it is ground together with the heart, has a spidery texture and appearance.
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