Artichoke

Cynara scolymus

• Family
  Asteraceae (composites)
   
  
• Synonyms
  German: Artischocke, Französische Artischocke, Kugelartischocke, Grüne Artischocke, French: Artichaut, Italian: Carciofo
   
  
• Occurrence
  Domiciled probably in Ethiopia, vegetable cultures in the Mediterranean area
   
  
• Medicinal drug
  Fresh ground leaves of the plant
   
  
• Effect
  Choleretic, digestive (lipid decreasing), liver protecting
   
  
• Application
  Indigestion, vegetable delicacy, liqueur wine
   
  
• e.g. contained in:
  Cefacynar^®