Theophrastus and the name of Artichoke.

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Artichoke Extract Health Benefits:9.Liver protection.

Artichoke leaf Extract INCI Name Cynara Scolymus Extract CAS 84012-14-6 EINECS ELINCS No 281-659-3 Artichoke thistle extract photo picture image Artichoke leaf has been used traditionally as a liver tonic for hundreds of years, and appears to work in a manner similar to that of silymarin from milk thistle, protecting the liver against toxins such as carbon tetrachloride and alcohol, and regenerating damaged liver cells. Because testing the effectiveness of artichoke leaf in protection of the liver involves exposure to toxins, studies so far have only been done on animals.

 In one study, laboratory rats who had a portion of their livers removed were given artichoke leaf extract. The regenerative effects of artichoke leaf were demonstrated by several markers, including increase in total liver tissue, increase in cell division, stimulation of circulation in the liver and increase in liver cell content of RNA.

 In another study, rats were treated with ethanol. Artichoke leaf was shown to reduce liver damage, and also to lower levels of serum and liver cholesterol.

 Several studies have examined the effectiveness of artichoke leaf against liver injury. Rat liver cells exposed to poisonous chemicals were significantly protected against injury by artichoke leaf extract. Most of these studies suggest that cynarin is the compound responsible for the liver cell protective effect. Artichoke leaf extract has also been shown to significantly prevent oxidative damage to liver cells.

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