Post by Admin on Jul 4, 2015 10:02:54 GMT
artichoke is often recommended for gallstones, liver disease or damage and poor liver function. It is also taken for digestive problems like loss of appetite, indigestion, abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, constipation and flatulence. Artichoke stimulates the flow of bile between the liver and gall bladder to aid organ function.
artichoke has been used to treat chronic liver and gall bladder diseases, jaundice, hepatitis, arteriosclerosis and symptoms of diabetes.
Cautions
If you are allergic to artichokes, have obstructed bile ducts or have gallstones, do not use this herb. There are no known side effects or restrictions to using this herb. There are no known drug interactions for this herb. Artichoke leaf may cause contact dermatitis if it comes in contact with the skin.
Preparation and Dosage
Unless you are directed otherwise by a qualified herbalist, the general dosages for globe artichoke are as follows: up to 6 grams per day of cut, dried leaves, the pressed juice from fresh plant material, 0.5 grams of dry extract per day, 2 ml of fluid extract taken three times per day or 6 ml of tincture, taken three times per day.
artichoke has been used to treat chronic liver and gall bladder diseases, jaundice, hepatitis, arteriosclerosis and symptoms of diabetes.
Cautions
If you are allergic to artichokes, have obstructed bile ducts or have gallstones, do not use this herb. There are no known side effects or restrictions to using this herb. There are no known drug interactions for this herb. Artichoke leaf may cause contact dermatitis if it comes in contact with the skin.
Preparation and Dosage
Unless you are directed otherwise by a qualified herbalist, the general dosages for globe artichoke are as follows: up to 6 grams per day of cut, dried leaves, the pressed juice from fresh plant material, 0.5 grams of dry extract per day, 2 ml of fluid extract taken three times per day or 6 ml of tincture, taken three times per day.