December 07, 2022

Globe Artichoke 1:2 (Cynara Scolymus)

Description:

Globe artichoke is commonly used for liver and digestive complaints

Dosage:

2-5 mls per day, 15-35 mls per week

Parts Used:

Leaf

Main Actions:

  • Choleretic
  • Hepatoprotective
  • Hepatic trophorestorative
  • Cholagogue
  • Mild bitter tonic
  • Hypocholesterolaemic
  • Hypolipidaemic
  • Antiemetic
  • Diuretic
  • Depurative
  • Diuretic depurative

Key Indications:

  • Digestive liver insufficiency
  • Dyspepsia
  • Irritable bowel syndrome
  • Gall stones, cholecystitis, gall bladder dysfunction
  • Hypercholesterolaemia
  • Elevated triglycerides
  • Nausea
  • Flatulent colic
  • Constipation
  • Flatulence
  • Anorexia
  • Abdominal bloating

Major Safety Issues:

Avoid in known allergy

Practitioner supervision advised in pregnancy and lactation