Dried Artichoke Leaves
100% natural ingredient intended for the Nutraceutical, Cosmetics and Animal Health industries
- Common Name: Artichoke
- Botanical Name: Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus
- Family : Asteraceae
- Origin : Tunisia
- Part Used: The bracts
- Particle size: According to customer requirements
Medicinal Properties
- Protector and regenerator of the liver cell
- Antioxidant
- Digestive (Facilitates digestion)
- Choleretic (Stimulates the formation and secretion of bile)
- Diuretic (facilitates urinary functions)
- Detoxifying and draining
- Amphocholeretic
- Antirheumatic
- Hypocholesterolemic
- Hypotriglyceridemic
- Cardioprotector
In humans
In herbal medicine, artichoke leaves are usually used for:
- Treating liver disorders
- Treat nausea, indigestion and bloating
- Facilitate urinary elimination functions
- Facilitate renal elimination
- Fight against constipation
- Treat diabetes early
At the Animal
In animal herbal medicine, artichoke leaves are indicated:
Medicinal Properties
- During liver disorders
- For laminitis horses if laminitis linked to too rich a diet
- As a cure after a long or heavy drug treatment
- To stimulate lactation and improve milk quality in dairy cows
Areas of use
- Food supplements
- Food additives
- Drugs
