Guest guest Posted April 13, 2008 Report Share Posted April 13, 2008 > > hi bee > > was wondering if articoke is ok on diet? didnt see it on the shopping > list, ==>Hi Joe. Yes artichoke is okay. Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 http://www.herbs-hands-healing.co.uk/contraindications/artichoke.html Artichoke Herbal Constituents and Medicinal Uses | Contraindications Common Name: Artichoke Genus / Species: Cynara scolymus Part Used: Leaf, globe, bud Energetics: Cooling Meridians: Liver, gallbladder Active Constituents Sesquiterpene lactone , cynaropicrinInulinMineralsVitamins B1, B2 and CLeaf also contains cynarin which has liver protecting qualities. Medicinal Use: Bile stimulantBitterGallbladderRegenerativeDecongesting Dose: As food, tincture and tea. S.F. Tincture 1 teaspoon/5mls 3 times daily for up to 2 weeks then reduce to 10 drops 3 times daily.GEM 1:5 (g/ml) 6ml 3 times daily. Contraindications 1) Artichoke may clog up breast milk in new mothers. 2) Do not use this herb where there is any blockage caused by stones in the gallbladder. The information contained in these pages is an indication of possible contraindications, but if you are at all concerned about any herb and its suitability for personal use please contact a herbal practitioner in your area or contact us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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