Artichoke Extract | Cynara scolymus | Liver Support

Product Name: Artichoke Extract (Cynara scolymus)
Source: Leaves of Cynara scolymus (artichoke)
Active Components: Cynarin (C₂₅H₂₄O₁₂), chlorogenic acid (C₁₆H₁₈O₉)
Standardized Cynarin Content: 2–5%
Appearance: Dark green powder
Solubility: Freely soluble in water and alcohol solutions
Stability: Store in a cool, dry, light-protected place

1. Introduction

Artichoke leaf extract (Cynara scolymus) is standardized to cynarin and chlorogenic acid content. It possesses hepatoprotective, choleretic, hypolipidemic, and antispasmodic effects.

In traditional medicine, artichoke is used for biliary dyskinesia, dyslipidemia, and chronic liver diseases. Modern extract standards ensure stable content of bioactive phenols.

2. Production

Extraction by maceration/percolation of crushed leaves with 30–70% ethanol, filtration, solvent removal, and spray drying.

3. Properties

• Appearance: Dark green powder

• Solubility: Freely soluble in water and alcohol solutions

• Standardized cynarin content: 2–5%

• Stability: Store in a cool, dry, light-protected place

4. Applications

• Dietary supplements and herbal preparations – biliary dyskinesia

• Hepatoprotectors – liver function support

• Cholesterol-lowering agents – improving lipid profile

• Antispasmodics – dyspepsia and flatulence

5. Conclusion

Artichoke extract is a proven herbal complex for liver protection, bile flow stimulation, and lipid metabolism normalization with excellent tolerability.