Artichoke

Cynara scolymus

Reference	HPTART
Part of plant	Leaf
Country of Origin	France

Applications
Artichoke may help to lower cholesterol levels by improving liver function. Historically it has been shown toincrease circulation, stimulate bile, aid in the treatment of hardening of the arteries, jaundice, hepatitis, and liver damage due to alcohol abuse. It may help in the elimination of water From the body by gently stimulating the kidneys.

How to Use
Shake before use. Take 3-5 drops in a glass of water or juice, three times a day.

Safety Data
At the recommended amount and according to the German Commission E Monograph, there are no known side effects or drug interactions.
The use of artichoke is not recommended for those who are allergic to artichokes and other members of the Compositae (daisy) family. Anyone who has any obstruction of the bile duct, for example as a result of gallstones, shouldn’t use this plant therapeutically.
The plant’s safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding has not been established.
The use of artichoke is not recommended for those who are allergic to artichokes and other members of the Compositae (daisy) family. Anyone who has any obstruction of the bile duct, for example as a result of gallstones, shouldn’t use this plant therapeutically.
The plant’s safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding has not been established.
NOTE
Tortue Rouge Tinctures are very potent and offer maximum bioavailability. This means that they are quickly and effectively absorbed by the body. Customers tell us that they find them more effective than tablets. You need just 3 to 5 drops 3 times a day as against 15 to 20 or even 30 to 40 drops of other brands. Our 20ml size is equivalent to approx 2 months supply. To experience the difference, try one of our trial sizes

About the Product
The artichoke is one of the world’s oldest medicinal plants. Native to the regions of southern Europe, North Africa, and the Canary Islands it is the leaves that are used medicinally although the roots and the immature flower heads may also contain beneficial compounds.
Artichoke tincture has been used for centuries for indigestion where it is very helpful in stimulating appetite, for high cholesterol and for IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome). It is particularly good for supporting inadequate biliary and inadequate liver systems and so is useful in fighting liver damage from alcohol abuse and in treating jaundice and hepatitis.
It is widely used in southern Europe for non-specific digestive disorders as is can reduce nausea, abdominal pain, constipation and flatulence in the majority of people. It can also increase circulation.
Artichoke flavonoids –luteolin for example- have been shown to prevent LDL-cholesterol oxidation, an effect that may reduce risk of atherosclerosis.
Like all thistles it contains assimilable phosphorus so is very helpful for degenerative maladies of the nervous system.