Product Name: Artichoke Extract
Latin Name: Cynara Scolymus L
Specification: Cynarin 2.5%-5%
Test Method: HPLC
CAS: 30964-13-7
Molecular Formula: C₂₅H₂₄O₁₂
Molecular Weight: 516.46

Introduction:

Artichoke has been used in traditional medicine for centuries as a specific liver and gallbladder remedy. In Brazilian herbal medicine systems, leaf preparations are used for liver and gallbladder problems, diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, anemia, diarrhea (and elimination in general), fevers, ulcers, and gout. In Europe, it is also used for liver and gallbladder disorders; in several countries, standardized herbal drugs are manufactured and sold as prescription.

Artichoke leaf is low in fat and calories, so are excellent choices for traditional weight loss diets. Contributing essential minerals and fiber, Artichokes are a healthy addition to any eating plan. Artichokes are particularly high in antioxidants, in the form of vitamin C and phytonutrients, which are thought to protect cells against the attack of free radicals.

Functions:

1. Increasing bile secretion and law constipation, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting;

2. Stimulating the secretion of bile law, preventing arteriosclerosis, and protect heart blood:

3. Playing an important role in relieving vascular purpura;

4. It can used for treatments of chronic hepatitis, reducing cholesterol and indigestion diseases, improving gastrointestinal function;

5. Anti Hepatic toxicity, choleretic agents, anti-high blood lipids (serum cholesterol);

6. With considerable effects on the malignant cells,ect.

Application：

The artichoke was used as a food and medicine by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans.In several countries, standardized herbal drugs of artichoke are manufactured and sold as prescription drugs for high cholesterol and digestive and liver disorders. 

1.As the raw material of low energy health food, it is mainly used in cosmetic industry.

2.Applied in pharmaceutical field, As the raw material of drugs for insulin.

3.As the natural functional edible polysaccharide, it is mainly used in health product industry.

4.Used for protecting liver health products.