Artichoke leaf
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Botanicals / Herbs
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Cynara scolymus
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Found 16 oral uses for Artichoke leaf
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- High cholesterol
  
Artichoke leaf stimulates bile production; reduces cholesterol synthesis, total cholesterol abd LDL (bad) cholesterol; inhibits LDL (bad) cholesterol oxidation. Take 3-12 g of dried artichoke leaf or 1.0-1.5 g standardized artichoke leaf daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- Indigestion
  
Artichoke leaf is a bitter; stimulates bile production, digestion and digestive enzyme production. Take 3-12 g of dried artichoke leaf or 1.0-1.5 g standardized artichoke leaf daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- Alcohol hangover
 
Artichoke leaf alleviates alcohol hangover symptoms. Take 3-12 g of dried artichoke leaf or 1.0-1.5 g standardized artichoke leaf daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- Arteriosclerosis prevention
 
Artichoke leaf stimulates bile production; reduces cholesterol synthesis, total cholesterol and LDL (bad) cholesterol; reduces triglycerides. Take 3-12 g of dried artichoke leaf or 1.0-1.5 g standardized artichoke leaf daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- Cholecystitis
 
Artichoke leaf is a choleretic; stimulates bile production and bile flow. Take 3-12 g of dried artichoke leaf or 1.0-1.5 g standardized artichoke leaf daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- Heart attack prevention
 
Artichoke leaf stimulates bile production; reduces cholesterol synthesis, total cholesterol and LDL (bad) cholesterol; inhibits LDL (bad) cholesterol oxidation; reduces heart disease risk. Take 3-12 g of dried artichoke leaf or 1.0-1.5 g standardized artichoke leaf daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- High triglycerides
 
Artichoke leaf stimulates bile production; reduces triglycerides. Take 3-12 g of dried artichoke leaf or 1.0-1.5 g standardized artichoke leaf daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- Liver toxicity
 
Artichoke leaf is a liver cleanser; protects and regenerates the liver; stimulates bile flow. Take 3-12 g of dried artichoke leaf or 1.0-1.5 g standardized artichoke leaf daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- Stroke prevention
 
Artichoke leaf stimulates bile production; reduces cholesterol synthesis, total cholesterol and LDL (bad) cholesterol. Take 3-12 g of dried artichoke leaf or 1.0-1.5 g standardized artichoke leaf daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- Alcoholic fatty liver

Artichoke leaf is a liver cleanser; protects and regenerates the liver; improves fat metabolism. Take 3-12 g of dried artichoke leaf or 1.0-1.5 g standardized artichoke leaf daily, in divided doses, for many months.
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