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Artichoke

What it is: A plant belonging to the Thistle family (Cynara scolymus asteraceae)

Also known as: garden artichoke, globe artichoke, alcachofra, cardo, cardoon, cynara

Dosage:

320 mg three times a day
tincture, 15 to 30 drops in a small amount of water three times a day

Supplement Forms: capsules, tinctures, juice, dried herb

Interactions: May interfere with the absorption of iron salts.

Cautions:

Do not use if you have bile duct blockage, gallstones, or a sensitivity to artichokes, arnica, or chrysanthemums.
Use cautiously in liver or renal disease.

Benefits:

used extensively for digestive problems
helps reduce cholesterol levels
supports and protects the liver
has diuretic properties
helps increase the appetite
has antioxidant properties

See also:

Pam Duff, RN, CSNC
August 2010

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