> Supplement Index > Artichoke / Cynara scolymus > Artichoke General Information Artichoke Uses & Scientific Evidence For Artichoke Dosage Information Artichoke Safety & Interaction Information Buy Artichoke Supplements - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Artichoke General Information Since the 20th century, Artichoke has been used medicinally as a way to treat indigestion. The flower or head of the artichoke, also known as the heart, is said to be an aphrodisiac, although there is no scientific evidence to support this claim. Artichoke contains iron, phosphorus, potassium, niacin and vitamin A. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Artichoke Uses & Scientific Evidence For Some scientific studies on standardized Artichoke extract have focused on the substance caffeoylquinic acid, and its ability to increase bile production in the liver. Increasing bile production assists the body in blood fat metabolism, which aids in proper digestion. In the 1940s, a Japanese study showed that Artichoke was effective in reducing blood cholesterol levels. An anti-cholesterol drug called Cynara is derived from this herb. Artichoke is also helpful in treating arteriosclerosis, jaundice, hepatitis, dyspepsia, liver insufficiency, chronic albuminuria, postoperative anemia, gall bladder disease, and diabetes. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Artichoke Dosage Information Eating Artichoke is beneficial to your health, but for treating certain conditions, it is best to take a daily supplement. For best results, read and follow product label directions. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Artichoke Safety & Interaction Information Since Artichoke has long been used as a food it is regarded as safe. There are no known safety issues or interactions with this herb. Safety in young children, pregnant or nursing women, or those with severe liver or kidney disease is not known. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - Buy Artichoke Supplements Below