Note: This dried herb sometimes appears 'cobwebby' when rubbed or pulled, due to the tiny bristles that grow on the leaves and stems. 

Botanical Name: Cynara scolymus

Organic Status: Certified Organic 

Both a culinary and medicinal plant, Globe artichoke is known for it's rosette shaped flower buds. The immature flower head is eaten as a vegetable, and the leaves are used medicinally.
Native to Southern Europe, this plant is now grown as a food all over the world.
Perfect when you consider it's use as a digestive herb!

Traditional uses include; nausea and dyspepsia, IBS, abdominal bloating, constipation, liver and gallbladder conditions, high cholesterol, elevated triglycerides, atherosclerosis, diabetes, chronic eczema and skin conditions.

Part Used
Aerials

Actions
Stimulates bile production, restorative to liver cells, hypocholesterolaemic, diuretic, antispasmodic, antioxidant, depurative.

Caution
Avoid in known allergy.

All information provided on this website is for informational purposes only. Please seek professional advice before commencing any treatment.