The artichoke mother tincture has the same properties as the plant and is therefore an important detoxifier with a diuretic, purifying, digestive, antioxidant and slimming action. Let's find out better.
Properties of the artichoke mother tincture
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 .
The artichoke mother tincture contains the properties of the plant, so it is itself purifying, diuretic, detoxifying, hypoglycemic, digestive, antirheumatic, anti-anemic, tonic, antioxidant, slimming ( eliminates water retention ).
In particular, various studies have shown that the cynarin contained in the artichoke, rendered inactive by cooking, causes an increase in bile flow and diuresis, also playing an important role in lowering the cholesterol level.
Description of the plant
The artichoke plant scientifically known as Cynara scolymus is a perennial herbaceous belonging to the Asteraceae family derived from the wild thistle, cultivated in Italy and especially in the Mediterranean countries, which can even reach one meter in height.
The bracts or fruits that form the base of the flower, which are the notoriously most consumed parts, can be with thorns, without thorns and of small size; they are often mistakenly called leaves.
Campani, Romans, Sardinians, Chioggia's, the "castraure" slow food garrison, the purple artichokes on the Venetian island of Sant'Erasmo : there are so many varieties of artichokes.
The artichoke was already used and consumed by the Romans and in ancient Egypt. Already in the XVI century it was appreciated for its therapeutic virtues, diuretic in particular. The French doctor Leclerc considered the artichoke, together with dandelion and fumaria, one of the "three musketeers" of phytotherapy.
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How to prepare the artichoke mother tincture
The "drug", that is the utilized part corresponds to the cauline leaves, collected in April - June. Fresh stem leaves are used.
The artichoke mother tincture is prepared with a drug weight ratio: 1:10 solvent and 55% vol. Alcohol content.
use
The mother tinctures have no contraindications except those of the plant itself, diluted in a little water can be administered to all, the alcohol contained in them is thus diluted. About 30 artichoke mother tinctures are prescribed about 30 drops three times a day, after consulting a specialist.
Contraindicated for those suffering from gallstones or having particular allergies. To be used after consultation with a pregnant and lactating doctor.
