Artichoke (Cynara scolimus)

Description

Properties:

• ESCOP recommends its use in digestive discomfort (e.g., stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, feeling of fullness, flatulence) and hepatobiliary dysfunctions. 
• The EMA approves its traditional use for symptomatic relief of digestive disorders such as dyspepsia with fullness, bloating and flatulence, it also acts as a hepatoprotective, Whereby, artichoke is an excellent treatment for those suffering from high cholesterol, improves cholesterol and triglycerides, antioxidant, helps prevent atherosclerosis, hypoglycemic lowers glucose levels, irritable bowel syndrome, bitter mouth, dry mouth.

Safety:

Safe dose: Adults 3-6 g of the herbal drug in infusion, take once a day. Separate 1 hour from any medication and/or herbal extract. Or as recommended by your health care practitioner. 

Interactions: Not reported