Artichoke Extract
 
Other names: Cynara Cardunculus Extract
Botanical Source: Cynara scolymus L.
Specifications:
Cynarin 2%,5% By HPLC/UV
Caffeoylquinic acids 3%,5% By HPLC


Plant sources:
Artichoke (Cynara scolymus l.), also known as artichokes, artichokes. Artichokes the Compositae (Compositae) perennial root dicotyledonous perennial herbaceous vegetable plants.Nutritional value is extremely high, "the emperor of vegetables" reputation.Plant height of 1.2 m or so.Pinnate crack down big and thick, densely fuzz.Above ground water in winter, spring and a new plant.Thermophilic cool climate, short-term light frost resistance, moist, avoid is dry.Appropriate loose drainage good loam or clay loam.Asked sunny, especially in the stem, the weather is sunny, stems, buds thick and more.Artichokes native to the Mediterranean in western and central regions, in ancient times has to the eastern Mediterranean.Artichokes now widely planted in California, France, Spain, Belgium, near the Mediterranean countries and other soil fertile, the climate is mild and wet areas.

Functions:
Strengthening liver function by increasing bile production
Use as a diuretic (to increase urination)
Reducing cholesterol
Preventing heart disease
Relieve of upset stomach symptoms such as nausea, bloating, abdominal pain, and vomiting
Treating digestive upset, poor liver function, and other ailments
Protecting the liver against toxins