Artichoke is a medicinal plant, also known as Artichoke-Hortensia or Common Artichoke, widely used to lose weight or supplement treatments, because it is able to lower cholesterol, fight anemia, regulate blood sugar and fight gas.
Its scientific name is Cynara scolymus and can be purchased from health food stores, pharmacies, flea markets and some markets.
- Artichoke has antisclerotic.
- Blood-purifying.
- Digestive.
- Diuretic.
- Laxative.
- Antirheumatic.
- Antitoxic.
- Hypotensive and antithermal.
- So this medicinal plant can be used to help treat anemia.
- Atherosclerosis.
- Diabetes.
- Heart disease.
- Fever.
- Liver.
- Weakness.
- Gout.
- Hemorrhoids.
- Hemophilia.
- Pneumonia.
- Rheumatism.
- Syphilis.
- Cough.
- Urea.
- Hives and urinary problems.
Artichokes can be consumed fresh, in the form of raw or cooked salad, tea or industrialized capsules.Artichoke capsules should be consumed before or after the main meals of the day, accompanied by some water.
Artichoke tea is an excellent choice for those who want to lose weight quickly, as it is diuretic and detoxifying, able to purify the body and eliminate excess fats, toxins and liquids.
To make the tea, simply put 2 to 4 g of artichoke leaves in a cup of boiling water and let stand for 5 minutes, then filter and drink.
Here’s how to use artichoke for weight loss
Another way to consume this medicinal plant and enjoy its benefits is gratin artichoke.
Ingredients
Preparation mode
To prepare the gratin artichoke, simply place all the sliced ingredients on a baking sheet and season with salt and pepper, finally add the cream and top with grated cheese, bake at 220oC, serve when golden brown.
People with bile duct obstruction should not eat artichokes during pregnancy and lactation.