History of Globe artichoke
Parts used from the Globe artichoke
Leaves, bitterest just before flowering. The cynarin content increases if the leaves are continually harvested.
Constituents (bio available chemicals):
Tannins, mucilage, volatile oil, resins and saponins.
Nutritional constituents:
Minerals: High in iron, magnesium, potassium and sulphur.
Indications:
Allergies/sensitivities, digestive weakness, gall stones (cholelithiasis), gall bladder disorders, high cholesterol, liver damage and liver insufficiency.
Dosage:
Infusion: 1 – 2tsp of dried leaves and flowers infused for 10 – 15mins and drunk.