Artichoke

Herbal Constituents and Uses | Contraindications

Common Name:	Artichoke	Photo Gallery
Genus / Species:	Cynara scolymus
Part Used:	Leaf, globe, bud
Energetics:	Cooling
Meridians:	Liver, gallbladder
Active Constituents	Sesquiterpene lactone , cynaropicrin Inulin Minerals Vitamins B1, B2 and C Leaf also contains cynarin which has liver protecting qualities.
Medicinal Use:	Bile stimulant Bitter Gallbladder Regenerative Decongesting
Dose:	As food, tincture and tea. S.F. Tincture 1 teaspoon/5mls 3 times daily for up to 2 weeks then reduce to 10 drops 3 times daily. GEM 1:5 (g/ml) 6ml 3 times daily.

Contraindications

1) Artichoke may clog up breast milk in new mothers.

2) Do not use this herb where there is any blockage caused by stones in the gallbladder.

The information contained in these pages is an indication of possible contraindications, but if you are at all concerned about any herb and its suitability for personal use please contact a herbal practitioner in your area or contact us.