artichoke extract

Product Introduction

Standarized artichoke extract, fine brown powder, is of 5% cymarin (UV), 2.5% cynarin (HPLC), or

5% cymarin (HPLC accaculating cynarin acid and chlorogenic acid ). It is a traditional medical and eatable plant of rich nutrition and functional compound.

The main specifications are

Artichoke, also known as chrysanthemum thistle, cardoon, French lily, and lotus lily, is a perennial herb of the Compositae family. It is native to the Mediterranean coast and evolved from cardunculus L. (C. cardunculus L.). Most cultivated in Italy. It was introduced to Shanghai, China from France in the 19th century.

China has a small amount of cultivation mainly in Shanghai, Zhejiang, Hunan, Yunnan and other places.

Compound :

Bulb: protein, Ca, P.

Root: inulin

Leaf: Rich cynarin, chlorogenic acid

Artichoke Extract

Basic Information:

Latin Name: Cynara Scolymus L.

Part Used:Leaf

Specification:10:1，2.5%, 5% Cynarin

Appearance:Brownish yellow fine powder

Grade: Food&Health Care Products

Test Method: By UV

Benefit:

Artichoke extract contains polyphenols, flavonoids, terpenes, inulin, asparagine and other substances. It is a highly nutritious health vegetable with anti-oxidation, anti-aging, anti-tumor, anti-microbial, anti-hypertensive, and kidney-tonifying effects .

Treat indigestion

1)In Europe, artichoke is an herbal medicine that has been used to treat indigestion. Artichoke extract is used to treat gastrointestinal diseases including abdominal pain, bloating, and nausea.

2)Lowering blood lipids and anti-atherosclerosis

Many experiments have shown that artichoke extract can lower blood lipids, mainly by affecting the synthesis and decomposition of cholesterol and lipids in the liver to regulate lipid levels, thereby preventing the occurrence of atherosclerosis.

3)Liver protection and antioxidant function

The research on the antioxidant function of artichoke has mostly focused on leaf extracts.

4)Antimicrobial effect

The antimicrobial activity of chlorogenic acid, cynic acid, luteolin-7-rutinoside and cynchoside in artichoke is relatively high, and the antifungal activity is stronger than the antibacterial activity.

5)Other value

Artichoke leaf extract, especially the flavonoids in it, can regulate the gene expression of NO enzyme in human epithelial cells, promote the synthesis of NO, and prevent the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases. The cynaropicrin contained in artichoke has an anti-spasmodic effect. In addition, artichoke can improve intestinal motility, promote the contraction of the intestinal wall, and enable the intestinal material to be transported faster, thereby preventing constipation.

In addition, regular intake can protect the liver and kidneys, enhance liver detoxification, lower blood lipids, lower cholesterol, promote amino acid metabolism, prevent atherosclerosis, treat indigestion, prevent constipation, and protect cardiovascular systems.