Product Name      ArtichokeExtract

Latin Name         Cynara scolymus L.

Family              Asteraceae

Genus              Cynara

Used Part           Leaf

Introduction

Artichoke originated in the Mediterranean coast of Europe. The high officials and noble lords already enjoy it as the palace cuisine as early as in ancient Rome, ancient Greek times. It is the main origin of Italy, Spain, France, Argentina, American, etc.. In 1980s, Zhejiang, Shandong, Yunnan, Beijing, Hubei, Qinghai and other provinces have introduction, cultivation. Now the cultivation is in large area in Yunnan, Zhejiang, Hubei province.

Character

Brown Yellow Powder

Available Specification

Cynarin 1%-5%UV

Pharmacological function

Artichoke is used to increase bile production in the liver, increase the flow of bile from the gallbladder, and to increases the contractive power of the bile duct. These bile actions are beneficial in many digestive, gallbladder, and liver disorders.

Artichoke is also used to mobilize fatty stores in the liver and detoxify it, and as a natural aid to lower cholesterol.

 

Application

Pharmaceutical raw materials, Health food