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well known is that its leaves are commonly used as a medicinal herb. In Spanish it is called the | well known is that its leaves are commonly used as a medicinal herb. In Spanish it is called the | ||
alcochofa. | alcochofa. | ||
==Planting== | |||
==Uses== | |||
An infusion of the leaves is used especially to lower cholesterol. Its other uses include as a | 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 | stimulant of the liver and gallbladder, for digestive disorders, irritable bowel and other bowel | ||
problems. | problems. | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
Revision as of 09:29, 30 April 2019
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.
Planting
Uses
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.