Source
Artichoke is a plant. The leaf, stem, and root are used to make "extracts" which contain a high concentration of certain chemicals found in the plant. These extracts are used as medicine.
Applications
Artichoke extract can be used in functional food, drinks, health care products and pharmaceuticals. In foods, artichoke leaves and extracts are used to flavor beverages. Cynarin and chlorogenic acid, which are chemicals found in artichoke, are sometimes used as sweeteners.
Purity
0.5%, 2.5% artichoke acid
Function
Artichoke treat digestive upset, poor liver function, and a range of other ailments. Its primary use has been as a choleretic -- a substance that strengthens liver function by increasing bile production, also has a centuries-old reputation as a diuretic (to increase urination). And it lower cholesterol and thus help to prevent heart disease, Artichoke can help to ease upset stomach symptoms such as nausea, bloating, abdominal pain, and vomiting. Artichoke leaf is also reputed to relieve flatulence.
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