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And in the kitchen?
It’s a versatile star, capable of everything from crispy frying to the delicate “alla romana” preparation, all the way to the spectacular simplicity of the “alla giudia” recipe. But beyond being a pop icon and a culinary delight, the artichoke is also a true ally of well-being.
In this article, we’ll explore its main nutraceutical properties and its most interesting uses in cosmetics, blending herbal tradition and scientific innovation. Its scientific name is Cynara scolymus, a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region, a cultivated variety of a thistle species grown as food. There are both wild forms and cultivated varieties (cultivars). This plant was traditionally used as food among the ancient Greeks and Romans. It is a pharmacologically important medicinal plant containing phenolic acids and flavonoids. Experimental studies indicate antioxidant and hepatoprotective effects of C. scolymus, though no studies have been conducted on its therapeutic effects on liver diseases.
Cynara scolymus L. (Asteraceae) (artichoke) is commonly consumed as a vegetable. Its leaves are frequently used in folk medicine for the treatment of hepatitis, hyperlipidemia, obesity, and dyspepsia.
ARDA NATURA PROPOSAL
COSMETIC EFFICACY
*claim derived and synthesized, see bibliography
** tested also after UVA - exposure
NUTRACEUTICAL EFFICACY
Leaves
Buds