Artichoke leaf
— Materia Medica
Snapshot
Artichoke leaf (Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus).
Parts usedLeaf
PreparationsBitter infusion; tincture; tablets.
Primary actionsCholagogue; bitter; hepatic support
SystemsDigestive; Hepatic
NotesStrongly bitter leaf that stimulates bile flow and supports normal lipid metabolism.
Useful before rich meals or in classic bitter formulas.
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