Choleretic artichoke

Artichoke is stated to have diuretic, choleretic, hypocholesterolemic, hypolipidemic, and hepato-stimulating properties. 

ARTICHOKE, Cynarae folium is the leaves from Cynara scolymus L., family Jisteraceae. The extract of artichoke leaves has a liver-protecting effect, increases the regeneration of liver cells and has choleretic and lipid-lowering effects. 

Fintehnann V (1996) Therapeutic profile and mechanisms of action of artichoke leaf extrads hypolipemic, antioxidant, hepatoprotective and choleretic properties. Phytomedicine (Suppl 1) 50... 

Apart from the biological activities of caffeine, those of chlorogenic acid (which is present in substantial quantities in coffee) should not he ignored, as chlorogenic acid is reported to have stimulant, diuretic, and choleretic properties (see artichoke and honeysuckle)-, it also has allergenic properties (morton 3). 

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