Globe Artichoke ( cynara scolymus) leaf
50 ml tincture 1:2 liquid extract
60 % ethanol
Herbal Actions:
- Hepatoprotective :Substance that protects the hepatocytes (liver cells )against toxic damage
- Hepatic trophorestorative : Substance that restores the integrity of the liver tissue
- Choleretic: Substance that increases the production of bile by the liver
- Cholagogue – Substance that increases the release the production of stored bile from the gallbladder
- Bitter tonic – Substance that is bitter tasting and stimulates the upper gastrointestinal tract via the bitter sensitive taste buds of the mouth,Bitters have promoting effective on all components of upper digestive function ,namely the stomach ,liver and pancreas .
- Hypocholesterolemic :Substance that reduces the level of cholesterol in the blood
- Antiemetic: Substance that reduces nausea and vomiting
- Diuretic –Substance that increases urinary output
- Depurative –Substance that improves detoxification and aids elimination to reduce the accumulation of metabolic waste products within the body
Indications/ Prescribing :
Hyperlipidemia
Conditions requiring an increase in bile flow
Dyspepsia and associated symptoms ,constipation and abdominal pain ,nausea, vomiting ,flatulence ,belching ,fat intolerance
Non -ulcer dyspepsia Irritable bowel syndrome
Biliary ,fistula
Jaundice ,gout
Conditions requiring a depurative action such as itchy skin
Long term prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease.
Contraindications:
Closure of the gallbladder
Warnings and Precautions :
Globe artichoke should be used only with professional supervision in cholelithiasis (gallstones).
Interactions:
None known
Use in Pregnancy and Lactation :
No Adverse effects expected
Side effects:
Contact with fresh plant can cause contact dermatitis
Dosage:
3 to 8 ml of 1: 2 liquid extract daily
20 to 55 ml of 1:2 liquid extract weekly
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