(Natural News) Cynara scolymus, more commonly known as green artichoke, is a variety of thistle that is consumed as a vegetable. Specifically, artichoke refers to the plant’s flower buds, which can be eaten before they bloom into flowers. Historically, artichoke has been used as a medicine since the 4th century BCE. Today, it is used in […]

(Natural News) Researchers at Nihon University School of Dentistry in Japan investigated the anti-inflammatory effects of an extract from Cynara scolymus (artichoke) and its pharmacologically effective compound cynaropicirin on human gingival fibroblasts (HGFs) stimulated by lipopolysaccharide (LPS). Their findings were published in the Journal of Natural Medicines. Periodontal diseases are a major public health problem affecting over half […]

(Natural News) One of the consequences of following a high-cholesterol diet is having elevated blood cholesterol levels. Fortunately, many natural remedies have hypolipidemic and antiatherogenic effects. One of these is artichokes (Cynara scolymus). A study published in Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia revealed that artichokes possess powerful lipid-lowering properties. The study, conducted by a team of […]

(Natural News) There’s no shortage of cholesterol-lowering foods; a quick search will bring up food items like oats, fatty fish, nuts, and soy. One food you won’t see listed too often is artichoke. Though not usually a part of any list of most heart-healthy foods, this humble vegetable is actually one of the best out […]

(Natural News) Diet plays an essential role in the health of diabetic patients. Leafy greens, fatty fish, and whole grains are just some of the foods typically recommended to both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes sufferers. A vegetable that would fit right into this diet is the artichoke, says a study published in the Australian […]

(Natural News) The plant world has long been viewed as a source of viable remedies for hypercholesterolemia or high cholesterol. One such plant that has been considered as a potential cure is artichoke. Thus, a study published in the Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences has taken an in-depth look at the possible cardiovascular […]