Globe Artichoke Herbal Drops
Description
Common Name: Globe Artichoke
Botanical Name: Cynara scolymus
Part Used: Leaf
Ratio: 1:1
Globe Artichoke leaves contain a number phenolic acids, flavonoids (rutin, luteolin), cynarin and sesquiterpenes (especially caryophyllene and beta-selinene). It also contains tannins, sugar substances, inulin, mucus substances, phytosterols (taraxasterol), essential oil, provitamin A and several enzymes.
Globe Artichoke is used internally as a liver and gallbladder tonic. The bile driving and liver protective properties of artichoke are associated with substances cynarine and the chlorogenic and neo chlorogenic acids found in the plant. These substances are believed to protect the liver cells from damage caused by free radicals, heavy alcohol consumption, and other toxins.
Globe Artichoke can also help prevent gallstones, and the German Commission E. recommends the use of artichoke in the prevention of recurrent gallstone problems. It has also been used as an herbal remedy for indigestion, loss of appetite and dyspepsia with bloated feeling, intestinal gas, belching, and nausea.
Clinical studies have shown that artichoke can lower the values of triglycerides and cholesterol in the blood, which explains why the herb is commonly used to treat atherosclerosis. Scientific studies also prove that artichoke prevents the oxidation of harmful LDL cholesterol, which is believed to play an important role in the development of arteriosclerosis. Several clinical trials have shown artichoke can lower the amount of serum cholesterol and triglycerides, and some recent studies suggest that the herb may help improve relations between good (HDL) and bad (LDL) cholesterol.
Globe Artichoke has been considered a good herbal supplement in the treatment of diabetes, since the herb may have a significant blood glucose lowering effect.
Precautions
Not for use during pregnancy or lactation.
If you have a medical condition or take pharmaceutical drugs please consult your doctor prior to use.
1ml = 1000mg of dry herb
Adult Dose: 2ml once to four times daily.
We will automatically send a 'Duty of Care' form for you to fill out.
So that we can ensure no herb/medication interactions.
Please feel free to contact our naturopath if you have any questions at [email protected]
$25.50 – $68.50 excl. GST
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Common Name: Globe Artichoke
Botanical Name: Cynara scolymus
Part Used: Leaf
Ratio: 1:1
Globe Artichoke leaves contain a number phenolic acids, flavonoids (rutin, luteolin), cynarin and sesquiterpenes (especially caryophyllene and beta-selinene). It also contains tannins, sugar substances, inulin, mucus substances, phytosterols (taraxasterol), essential oil, provitamin A and several enzymes.
Globe Artichoke is used internally as a liver and gallbladder tonic. The bile driving and liver protective properties of artichoke are associated with substances cynarine and the chlorogenic and neo chlorogenic acids found in the plant. These substances are believed to protect the liver cells from damage caused by free radicals, heavy alcohol consumption, and other toxins.
Globe Artichoke can also help prevent gallstones, and the German Commission E. recommends the use of artichoke in the prevention of recurrent gallstone problems. It has also been used as an herbal remedy for indigestion, loss of appetite and dyspepsia with bloated feeling, intestinal gas, belching, and nausea.
Clinical studies have shown that artichoke can lower the values of triglycerides and cholesterol in the blood, which explains why the herb is commonly used to treat atherosclerosis. Scientific studies also prove that artichoke prevents the oxidation of harmful LDL cholesterol, which is believed to play an important role in the development of arteriosclerosis. Several clinical trials have shown artichoke can lower the amount of serum cholesterol and triglycerides, and some recent studies suggest that the herb may help improve relations between good (HDL) and bad (LDL) cholesterol.
Globe Artichoke has been considered a good herbal supplement in the treatment of diabetes, since the herb may have a significant blood glucose lowering effect.
Precautions
Not for use during pregnancy or lactation.
If you have a medical condition or take pharmaceutical drugs please consult your doctor prior to use.
1ml = 1000mg of dry herb
Adult Dose: 2ml once to four times daily.
We will automatically send a 'Duty of Care' form for you to fill out.
So that we can ensure no herb/medication interactions.
Please feel free to contact our naturopath if you have any questions at [email protected]