Medicinal properties

• Protector and regenerator of the liver cell
• Antioxidant
• Digestive (Facilitates digestion)
• Cholesteric (stimulates the formation and secretion of bile)
• Cholagogue (Facilitates the evacuation of bile towards the intestine)
• Diuretic (facilitates urinary function)
• Detoxifying and draining
• Amphocholeretic 
• Antirheumatic
• Low cholesterol
• Triglyceride-lowering
• Cardioprotector

Indications

In herbal medicine, artichoke leaves are usually used for:

• Treat liver disorders
• Treat nausea, indigestion and bloating
• Facilitate the functions of urinary elimination
• Facilitate renal elimination
• Fight against constipation
• Cure early diabetes

In animal medicine, artichoke leaves are usually used for:

• During liver disorders
• Laminitis treatment, when linked to a too rich diet
• As a cure after long or heavy drug treatment
• To stimulate lactation and improve milk quality in dairy cows

Fields of application

• Food supplements
• Food additives
• Drugs