Globe Artichoke
Description
Globe Artichoke is a thistle-like vegetable.
Botanical Name
Cynara scolymus
The Globe Artichoke is from the Daisy (Compositae) family.
Part Used
Edible flower bud (heart) and (rubbery) blossom leaves. The thistle-like leaves at the base of the stem are used in herbal medicine not as a culinary item.
Health Benefits of Globe Artichoke
Cardiovascular System
Globe Artichoke may help to prevent Atherosclerosis. [1]
Excretory System
Globe Artichoke may alleviate various ailments of the Kidneys (due to Cynarin).
Hair
Globe Artichoke (infusion applied topically to the Hair) is claimed to lighten the color of the Hair Color due to Apigenin.
Metabolism
Globe Artichoke may increase the contractive power of the Bile Duct, thereby improving the flow of Bile from the Liver to the Gallbladder via the Bile Duct. [2]
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