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ARTISJOK, Cynara scolymus |
| Parts used: Leaves |
Constituents: Sesquiterpene lactones, Phenolic acids including cynarin, Flavonoids.
Vitamins; Pro-vitamin A, B1, B2, C. Minerals; Iodine, trace minerals |
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Indications |
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Hepatoprotective |
Hepatitis, fatty liver, alcoholism, drug abuse |
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Trophorestorative
Choleretic |
To the liver, Increases bile production without impairing liver function and
increases excretion of cholesterol and solids in bile. Dyspepsia, nausea, IBS,
chronic constipation, anorexia |
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Cholagogue |
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Hypoglycaemic
Hypothyroidism
Anti-obesity |
Obesity, Inulin rebalances the bowel |
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Anti-cholesterol |
Lowers LDL’s and triglycerides levels in patients with heart disease |
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Diuretic
Alterative |
Mild oedema, mild renal insufficiency, arthritis,
Arteriosclerosis, Ascites (portal hypertension) |
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Herbal extract,
15-30mL per week |
Energetics: Cooling, very bitter, sweet, moist |
Meridians: liver, gallbladder, bladder |
Caution: Lactating mothers |
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