Artichoke Standardized Extract
COMMON NAME
Artichoke, Globe artichoke
LATIN NAME
Cynara scolymus
ORIGIN
Northern United States and Europe
PART OF THE PLANT USED
Flower heads, Leaves, Root
DESCRIPTION
The flower head of the globe artichoke is used as a common food. The artichoke head, leaves and root contain several active components important for digestion and for liver, kidney and gall bladder complaints. Traditional uses have included sluggish liver, poor digestion and atherosclerosis.
HISTORICAL USES
Sluggish liver
Increase bile secretion
Poor digestion
Atherosclerosis
Elevated triglycerides
Elevated cholesterol
Diuretic
Kidney diseases
Proteinuria
ACTIVE SUBSTANCES
Cynarin, sesquiterpene lactones, Flavonoids scolymoside, inulin, cynaropictin, taraxasterol
PHARMACOLOGY
Artichokes contain cynarin and scolymoside which have been shown to stimulate bile secretion. Cynarin also has been reported to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Artichoke also contains some diuretic activities and has been used for kidney diseases and proteinuria.
TOXICITY, CAUTIONS & CONTRA-INDICATIONS
No known toxicity.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
200 mg. / day herbal extract
BIO-ENHANCING AGENTS
Turmeric, Milk Thistle, Licorice Root
PROCESSING
Hydroalcoholic extract
STANDARD
15% caffeylquinic acid (chlorogenic acid)
ANALYSIS STANDARDIZED EXTRACT
| Determination | Results | |
| Spectrophotometric Contents: | 15.82% | |
| of caffeylquinic acids calculated | ||
| as chlorogenic acid | ||
| Characters: | Complies | |
| Appearance: | ||
| yellow-brown powder | ||
| TLC ID | Complies | |
| pH: | 5.5 | |
| (c=1, water) | ||
| Sulfated Ash: | 13.8% | |
| Water (K. Fischer) | 1.71% | |
| Heavy metals | <100.0 ppm | |
| Total Residual Organic Solvents | 0.005% | |
| Ethanol | <0.005% | |
| Total amount of other solvents | 0.005% |
SCIENTIFIC REFERENCES
Mowrey, D. (1988) Guaranteed Potency Herbs. Next Generation Herbal Medicine. Lehi, UT: Cormorant Books
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