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The globe artichoke is well known as a vegetable prepared from its large flower bud. What is less | The globe artichoke is well known as a vegetable prepared from its large flower bud. What is less | ||
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For far more information see the Raintree link below. | For far more information see the Raintree link below. | ||
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* http://www.rain-tree.com/artichoke.htm | |||
http://www.rain-tree.com/artichoke.htm | |||
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Revision as of 07:12, 4 January 2010
The globe artichoke is well known as a vegetable prepared from its large flower bud. What is less well known is that its leaves are commonly used as a medicinal herb. In Spanish it is called the alcochofa.
An infusion of the leaves is used especially to lower cholesterol. Its other uses include as a stimulant of the liver and gallbladder, for digestive disorders, irritable bowel and other bowel problems.
For far more information see the Raintree link below.