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Theophrastus and the name of Artichoke.
Contents:
- Basic Botanical Info of Artichoke.
- Artichoke Plant Description.
- What Is Artichoke?.
- Main Actions and Suggested health benefits of artichoke.
- Artichoke has a long history.
- Chemistry,Pharmacology of Origin Plant.
- What is Artichoke Leaf Extract?.
- How Artichoke acts as a Herbal Remedy?.
- Artichoke Extract Health Benefits:Brief
- Artichoke Extract Health Benefits:1.Effects on the gastrointestinal system.
- Artichoke Extract Health Benefits:2.Artichoke and Lipid Lowering Effects.
- Artichoke Extract Health Benefits:3.High CholesterolDrugs and Side Effects.
- Artichoke Extract Health Benefits:4.Artichoke as a Herbal Medicine.
- Artichoke Extract Health Benefits:5.Cardiovascular health.
- Artichoke Extract Health Benefits:6.Cardiovascular protection.
- Artichoke Extract Health Benefits:7.Hepato-protection.
- Artichoke Extract Health Benefits:8.Dyspepsia.
- Artichoke Extract Health Benefits:9.Liver protection.
- Artichoke Extract Health Benefits:10.Digestion.
- Artichoke Extract Health Benefits:11.Further effects.
- Artichoke Extract Health Benefits:12.Other applications.
- Artichoke plant Research Update.
- Suggestions and Administrations of Artichoke.
- Research Update:Artichoke Leaf.
Main Actions and Suggested health benefits of artichoke.
Main Actions (in order): liver and gallbladder bile stimulant, hepatoprotective (liver protector), antihepatotoxic (liver detoxifier), hypocholesterolemic (lowers cholesterol)
Main Uses: for gallstones and as a liver and gallbladder bile stimulant;for high cholesterol;for digestive disorders;for irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's disease, and other bowel problems;to support liver function.
Suggested health benefits of artichoke:
High Cholestoral: Lowers LDL or bad cholesterol and increases HDL or good cholesterol. Artichoke leaf has been shown to lower cholesterol. One study showed a decrease in total cholesterol of 18.5% and LDL cholesterol by 23%. It had actually gained widespread use in the 1950's and 60's before the advent of "statin" drugs. It is thought to interfere with cholesterol synthesis. A substance it contains called luteolin may play a role in it cholesterol lowering abilities.
Reduces triglycerides, total serum cholesterol
Has diuretic properties - useful in kidney disease
Increases bile flow and lover function - used in connection with cirrhosis
Helps abdominal pain, heartburn, bloating
Relieves constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting
Properties/Actions Documented by Research: antihepatotoxic (clears toxins in liver), antioxidant, liver and gallbladder bile stimulator, hepatoprotective (liver protector), hepatotonic (tones, balances, strengthens the liver), hypocholesterolemic (lowers cholesterol)
Other Properties Actions Documented by Traditional Use:astringent, blood cleanser, cardiotonic (tones, balances, strengthens the heart), detoxifier, digestive stimulant, diuretic, hypotensive (lowers blood pressure), stimulant, tonic (tones, balances, strengthens)
Reference:
1.Theophrastus and the name of Artichoke.
last edit date:10th,Mar.2010.
- Name:Artichoke leaf Extract
- Serie No:P063
- Specifications:5:1. 10:1. 20:1.TLC.
- INCI Name:CYNARA SCOLYMUS EXTRACT
- EINECS/ELINCS No.:281-659-3
- CAS:84012-14-6
- Chem/IUPAC Name:Cynara Scolymus Extract is an extract of the leaves of the artichoke,Cynara scolymus,Compositae
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