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Artichoke (Cynara scolymus L.)
This plant grows in the Mediterranean region and South America. It is cultivated elsewhere. A perennial plant with a short rhizome and a strong erect, glabrous stalk.

Parts used:
Leaf
Botany
This plant grows in the Mediterranean region and South America. It is cultivated elsewhere. A perennial plant with a short rhizome and a strong erect, glabrous stalk.
Constituents
Contains primarily phenolic acids (chlorogenic acid, cynarin), sesquiterpene lactones and flavonoids (luteolin, cynaroside and scolymoside).
Possible Interactions
Herbs - None documented. Drugs - None known
Comments
Approved by the German Commission E for liver and gall bladder complaints and loss of appetite. Artichoke’s interest has centered around its choleretic effects which have been demonstrated and thought to be due to cynarin, chlorogenic acid and scolymoside. Several constituents are thought to have antioxidant activity as well as hepatoprotector properties. Avoid confusion with Jerusalem artichoke.
➥ Pharmacopoeia and Other Monographs
BHP 1996, BP 2007, Ph Eur 2007, The German Commission E