Artichoke Leaf Extract Can Prevent Heartburn Acid Reflux Symptoms
Most people regard artichokes as vegetables sold in grocery stores and not even aware of articoke leaf’s healing properties. Artichoke leaf extract (ALE) is an extract of the leaves at the base of the stem of the globe artichoke (Cynara scolymus). The extracts are used medicinally as they are found to have therapeautic properties.
For centuries, herbal healers have used artichoke leaf for digestive upset, poor liver function (artichoke leaf extract increases the flow of bile from the liver to the gallbladder), along with the following disorders and discomforts:
* Abdominal Discomfort
* Anti-inflammatory
* Antioxidant
* Bile Stimulant
* Biliary Deficiency
* Bloating
* Detoxifying
* Digestive Disorders
* Diuretic
* Dyspepsia
* Flatulence
* Gallbladder Health
* Gastrointestinal Disorders
* High Cholesterol
* Indigestion
* Lowering LDL Cholesterol
* Nausea
* Vascular Disorders
The artichoke leaf has primarily been used as a choleretic, which is a substance that boosts liver function by means of enhancing bile production. Artichoke leaf extract can help to protect and regenerate the liver. It can completely protect the body against poisoning and death from lethal doses of many toxins by helping the liver to detoxify many toxic substances. Use it as part of your supplement for your liver.
Furthermore, the artichoke leaf has a reputation for being one of the best solutions for digestive and bowel problems. It is also known as a diuretic, for its ability to reduce water retention and increase urination. Also, sufferers of ulcers and acid reflux report that artichoke leaf extract reduced the burning, acidic and uncomfortable symptoms in the upper stomach.
Journal reference:
Bundy R., et al. Artichoke leaf extract (Cynara scolymus) reduces plasma cholesterol in otherwise healthy hypercholesterolemic adults: a randomized double-blind placebo controlled trial. Phytomedicine, DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2008.03.001
Sources:
University of Reading (http://www.reading.ac.uk/)
Flora Herb & Supplement Encyclopedia
Herbal Healing Guide ((http://herbalhealingguide.com/artichoke…)
[Source: Artichoke Leaf Extract Lowers Cholesterol]
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