Artichoke

Species: scolymus

Common Names: Globe artichoke, alcachofra, alcachofera, artichaut, tyosen-azami

Description

Artichoke extract has a long, blooming history of liver support-- outstandingly for those who are overweight or have used alcohol and/or drugs. A rich source of caffeoylquinic acids, Artichoke-power is identical with the greatest intensity of naturally-balanced active principles while retaining and enhancing all the whole-plant synergistic settlement, thus making it one of the world's luxury and purest concentrated plant extracts. Artichoke is a widely used herb, each capsule providing the greatest concentration of active botanical principles, expand the synergistic benefits of the whole flower, which naturally contains sesquiterpene lactones and highly active flavonoids (scolymoside, insulin and taraxasterol).

Ingredients

Artichoke extract, Modified Starch, Magnesium Stearate. Other ingredients: gelatin, silicon dioxide and titanium dioxide color.

Uses

Artichoke has been used in traditional medicine for centuries as a specific liver and gallbladder remedy. In herbal medicine systems, Artichoke is used for liver and gallbladder problems, diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, anemia, diarrhea, fevers, ulcers, and gout. In several countries, standardized herbal drugs are contrived and sold as prescription drugs for high cholesterol and digestive and liver disorders. The following effects on the liver have been verified from the drug;

• Raise of blood circulation,
• Mobilization of energy reserves,
• Increase in the number of hepatocytes with double nuclei,
• Increase in the RNA content of liver cells and
• Stimulation of cell division.

Recommended Dosage

The recommended dosage one to two capsules daily with food as a food supplement but before using the product discuss with your doctor about how much Artichoke you should take. If you are using this medicine without directions from your doctor, follow the directions on the medicine bottle. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than the directions tell you to.

Side effects

Stop taking your medicine right away and talk to your doctor if you have any of the following side effects because you may cause allergic to the medicine; Breathing problems or tightness in your throat or chest, Chest pain, Skin hives, rash, or itchy or swollen skin, Diarrhea, weakness, or hunger etc.

Precaution

Persons with known difficulty of bile ducts and gallstone should consult a healthcare professional before taking this product. Yet, the medical history has not reported any adverse effects during pregnancy or to infants who are breast-fed. Yet little is known about the use of this dietary supplement while pregnant or breast-feeding. Therefore, it is recommended that you inform your healthcare practitioner of any dietary supplements you are using while pregnant or breast-feeding.

Storage

Keep all medicine locked up and away from children. Extra heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down and not work the way it should work. Throw away medicine that is out of date or that you do not need. Never share your medicine with others.

Disclaimer

Statements contained herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat and cure or prevent disease. Always consult with your professional health care provider before changing any medication.