ARTICHOKE
Cynara scolymus
Parts used: Leaves. 

 Authorized health claims:
  • Digestive function.
  • Liver function.
  • Elimination of intestinal gas.
  • Organism purification functions.
  • Lipid metabolism.
  • Antioxidant. 
PROPERTIES 
  • Depurative (liver depurative);
  • Hepatoprotective (liver detoxifier);
  • Cholesterol lowering (reduces blood lipids: lowers total cholesterol and increases HDL);
  • Triglyceride-lowering (reduces triglycerides);
  • Prevents gallstones;
  • Tonic;
  • Antioxidant;
  • Aperitive;
  • Digestive;
  • Sudorific;
  • Febrifuge;
  • Diuretic (eliminates uric acid and nitrogenous waste);
  • Antirheumatic (alleviates rheumatic pain);
  • Antinevritic (alleviates neuritis);
  • Neurotonic (stimulates the nervous system);
  • Anticancerous;
  • Disinfectant (internal);
  • Cholagogue (facilitates bile secretion);
  • Choleretic (facilitates bile production);
  • Laxative (light);
  • Antioxidant (prevents aging as it is a tissue rejuvenator). 
INDICATIONS: 
  • Liver failure, jaundice;
  • Liver diseases (liver problems);
  • Gallbladder diseases (gallbladder problems);
  • Hypercholesterolemia;
  • Atherosclerosis and associated signs (dizziness, buzzing in the ears, headaches, "floaters", numbness of fingers ...)
  • Plethoric statuses;
  • Arthritism;
  • Hepato-renal diseases;
  • Hyperuricemia (excess of urea in blood);
  • Gout;
  • Rheumatism;
  • Urinary lithiasis;
  • Persistent dropsy;
  • Oliguria;
  • Ascites;
  • Malaria (whole);
  • Nausea;
  • Poor digestion;
  • Abdominal distention;
  • Dyspepsia;
  • Vomiting;
  • Flatulence;
  • Lack of appetite;
  • Nephrosclerosis;
  • In all skin problems (especially in children) associated with smilax;
  • Diabetes (early stages; lowers blood sugar levels).
To facilitate the sheet reading, the main properties are highlighted in bold. The indications on the traditional use of plants in the herbal sector, have been derived from the following literature sources, which should be consulted for in-depth information on plants and other interesting uses and suggestions: 
  • Barnes J., Anderson L.A., Phillipson J.D. Herbal medicines (third ed.). London: Pharmaceutical Press, 2007
  • Leslie Taylor, N.D., The healing power of Rainforest Herbs, Square One Publishers, 2005.
  • PDR (Physicians’ Desk Reference) for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition, Ed. Thomson 2007.
  • Perugini Billi F., Manuale di Fitoterapia, Edizioni Junior, Azzano San Paolo (BG), 2004.
  • Pizzorno J. E. Jr., Murray M. T., Trattato di Medicina Naturale, Red Edizioni, Novara 2001.
  • Pomini L., Erboristeria italiana, Edizioni vitalità, Torino, 1973.
  • Valnet J., Fitoterapia, Cura delle malattie con le piante, Aldo Martello – Giunti Editore,1976.
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