The amazing medicinal uses of artichoke
Artichoke is not only made into a sweet and aromatic drink, it is also a very nutritious drink for our health.
Artichoke cleanses toxins in the liver
Foods that are good for the liver include two main groups, the first group is the group of foods that promote the liver's detoxification process, and the second group is the group that contains high antioxidants, which have the ability to protect the liver in the process of eliminating invading toxins.
Artichoke is considered a "miracle drug" for liver disease because it cleanses toxins in the liver, because the liver has the function of filtering out toxins so it is susceptible to liver poisoning. Your skin also depends on whether the liver is healthy or weak, and whether digestion is good or not.
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The wonderful medicinal uses of artichoke. |
Red artichoke flowers soaked in sugar and honey have a cooling effect on the liver and the body during hot summer days. You can prevent prickly heat, pimples, constipation... for children during the summer by giving them artichoke flowers soaked in sugar to drink every day.
Antioxidant thanks to artichoke
Research results from the US Department of Agriculture show that artichokes contain more antioxidants than other vegetables. What's special is that they only have 60 calories, and are accompanied by many antioxidants such as silymarin (a powerful antioxidant), luteolin (anti-aging brain and encephalitis), rutin (increases blood vessel wall strength).
Artichoke helps prevent cancer
Experiments with artichoke leaf extracts have shown that substances in artichokes such as quercertin, anthocyanins, etc. can help remove dead cells from tissues without affecting other cells. It also slows the growth of cells that cause many different types of cancer such as breast cancer, prostate cancer, and leukemia.
Artichoke helps improve digestive function
Artichokes are also used as a food that helps burn fat in the stomach, making the digestive process work better. It also helps our liver secrete bile, an important component that supports the digestive system.
According to Alobacsi.vn