Compositae/Asteraceae
Cynara
scolymus
articiocco, arcicioffo ,Old Spanish -alcarchofa , Arabic- al-hursufa, Old English -archecokk, hortichock, artychough, hartichoake. French - artichaut , German - Artischocke
Hepatoprotective, Trophorestorative, Cholagogue, Choleretic, Diuretic, Alterative, Hypoglycaemic, Anti-cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, Anti-obesity.
Leaf, fruit
Sesquiterpene lactones, Phenolic acids including cynarin, Flavonoids.
The fruit is steamed, pickled, or fried as food. The leaves are used as medicine.
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