- 487mg
- Organic Artichoke (leaves, cynara scolymus)
- 31%
- Organic Alcohol
Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist, worsen or if you are pregnant. Do not use if you have gallstones or bile duct obstruction, if you are allergic to herbs of the Asteraceae family. Hypersensitivity may occur, in which case, discontinue use.
Liquid
50ml
Adults 1 ml, 3 times per day. Shake well before using. Take in a mouthful of water.
- Help relieve digestive disturbances
- Increase bile flow
- No additives, colouring, added sugar, gluten, soy or GMOs.
- Kosher, vegan and non-irradiated
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DIGESTION ARTICHOKE TINCTURE - BITTER TONIC
Mechanism Of Action
Artichoke leaves contain up to 2% phenolic acids (chlorogenic acid, cynarin, caffeic acid), 4% sesquiterpenic lactones, 1% flavonoids (scolymoside, cynaroside, luteoline), phytosterols, sugars, inulin, enzymes and bitter principles.
Artichoke was traditionally used for its choleretic action on the liver. Due to its immediate, highly-stimulating effect, it is combined with long-acting hepatic herbs for long-term treatment or reconstruction.
Artichoke has also been shown to soothe the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) thanks to its antiemetic, antispasmodic and carminative properties, as well as by stimulating the gastric secretions needed to digest certain proteins. Improving the digestion of such proteins reduces their allergenic effect. What is more, artichoke is a source of prebiotics.
Recent research has demonstrated that artichoke’s phenols quantifiably regulate cholesterol levels. Along with a balanced diet and healthy digestion, this herb helps maintain a good balance between LDL and HDL cholesterol.
Helpful Associations
Livertop to ease digestive problems.
Slippery elm powder to soothe digestive tract irritation.
Digestop in case of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Estomix for lack of appetite.
Uses
Digestive system: hypercholesterolemia, nausea, vomiting, congested liver, anorexia, lack of appetite, indigestion, dyspepsia, symptoms associated with irritable bowel syndrome (pain, spasms, gas, flatulence, constipation).
History
Native to the Mediterranean basin of Southern Europe, North Africa and the Canary Islands, artichoke has been used for its choleretic and diuretic properties since Ancient Rome. In the first century A.D., Dioscorides recommended that a paste made with ground artichoke root be applied to the underarms or any other smelly body part, to mask odours. This bitter tonic’s use was widespread in Europe by the 16th century. Traditionally, artichoke was used to treat all liver problems and to stimulate this organ. Today, in Germany, artichoke is used for its choleretic properties and cholesterol-lowering, aperitive and liver-toning action. For medicinal purposes, the leaves are picked fresh before the flower bud matures.
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