Cyanara cardunculus Flashcards
(15 cards)
What is the scientific name of the Globe Artichoke?
Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus
The Globe Artichoke belongs to the Asteraceae family.
What part of the Globe Artichoke is consumed?
Partially ripe seed head
Globe artichokes are a variety of cardoon cultivated for their leaves.
What are the medicinal uses of Globe Artichoke leaves?
Used as food or medicine, including tinctures
Safe dosage is circa 30ml/week.
What are the hepatic actions of Globe Artichoke?
Protects and restores liver
Also has choleretic and cholagogue properties.
What stimulant effect does Globe Artichoke have?
Appetite stimulant
For which conditions is Globe Artichoke applied?
- Cirrhosis
- Fatty liver
- Hepatitis
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Hyperlipidaemia
What are the main constituents of Globe Artichoke?
- Sequiterpene lactones
- Sequiterpene glycosides
- Polyphenols
- Flavonoids
- Inulin
What is the main functional constituent of Globe Artichoke?
Cynarin
Some studies focus solely on this compound.
What is a notable property of cynaropictin?
Bitter choleretic, active against hepatitis C
What polyphenols are found in Globe Artichoke?
- Caffeic acid
- Chlorogenic acid
- Cynarin
What is the diuretic action of Globe Artichoke?
Promotes urine production
True or False: Globe Artichoke is safe as food or medicine.
True
Fill in the blank: Globe Artichoke is an _______ for both gallstones and kidney stones.
antilithic
What is the role of Inulin found in Globe Artichoke?
Prebiotic
