
| ARTICHOKE cynara scolymus
AKA garden artichoke globe artichoke USES PARTS USED flower heads, leaves and root PREPERATIONS syrups, extracts and juices ACTIONS digestive cholagogue diuretic aphrosdisac NUTRIENTS protein Vitamin A Niacin, B3 phosphorus potassium iron enzymes Commonly eaten as a vegetable. Artichoke destined for the dinner table are flower heads that were picked before maturity. Extract of Leaves and Root Said to be helpful in preventing; arteriosclerosis jaundice dypepsia liver insuffiency chronic albuminuria post-operative anemia In some countries it is considered an aphrodisiac. CONTRADICTIONS CULINARY SOURCE(S) |
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