The artichoke mother tincture is a detoxifying and purifying preparation, useful in case of digestive difficulties, for liver health and against tachycardia and hypertension. Let's find out better.
Properties of the artichoke mother tincture
The artichoke mother tincture has the same properties as the plant, proving to be an important detoxifier with a diuretic, purifying, digestive, antioxidant and slimming action, but not only.
The main active ingredients of the plant, which are also found in the artichoke mother tincture, are the polyphenols, cynarin, cinaropicrin ; we also find precious minerals such as iron, potassium, calcium, magnesium and flavonoid compounds. In addition there are vitamins, such as vitamin C, B1 and PP .
Purifying, diuretic, detoxifying, hypoglycemic, digestive, anti-rheumatic, anti-anemic, tonic, antioxidant, slimming as it eliminates water retention and keeps bad cholesterol levels low : all this is the mother artichoke tincture.
The artichoke mother tincture is also very useful for women, specifically to calm tachycardias and hypertension, perhaps related to the typical discomfort of menopause, anxiety or menstrual pain. Let's see how to use it.
Use of the artichoke mother tincture
Of the artichoke mother tincture is usually prescribed about 20-30 drops three times a day .
- For the treatment of mild ailments, such as digestive difficulties, to purify, for female disorders or as an intestinal regulator, 20 drops will be sufficient to dilute in a little natural water and to drink on an empty stomach 3 times a day.
- For a little more targeted treatment, therefore as a hypoglycemic agent and to help treat liver-related diseases, 30 drops are recommended 3 times a day between meals.
The artichoke treatment should continue for at least a month, the advice is always and in any case to hear the opinion of a specialist before starting it. The artichoke mother tincture is quite easily found in herbalists and online. 50 ml cost around 10 euros.
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Curiosity about the artichoke mother tincture
The mother tincture of artichoke is obtained using the cauline leaves, harvested from April to June, or the leaves of the fresh stem; it is prepared with a drug weight ratio: 1:10 solvent and an alcohol content of 55% vol.
In the well-known diet of Dr. Mozzi's blood type, the artichoke is considered almost like a medicine for blood group 0 and blood group A, while it is a harmful food for the other two blood groups (B and AB).
It should not be given to breastfeeding women, because it hinders their milk secretion . It is not advisable to use it in case of occlusion of the biliary tract or who has had surgery on the gall bladder.
