The artichoke is an exotic plant native to the Mediterranean region. There, it has long been known as a flavoring seasoning and an exquisite addition to dishes, helping to improve digestion.
Since ancient times, the artichoke has been used traditional medicine as choleretic and complex remedy to cleanse the body. Modern pharmacology uses artichoke extract, instructions for use and therapeutic effects of which are offered to your attention.
Description of artichoke extract
The plant is biologically rich active substances, among which vitamins of groups A, B, C, chlorogenic and caffeic acids, mineral salts, pectin, tannins, cynarin, potassium, phosphorus, iron, calcium, enzymes, polysaccharides are significant from the point of view of medicine. Most of nutrients concentrated in artichoke leaves, therefore pharmacology uses them to prepare the extract (extract).
Release form
Medicines based on artichoke extract come in three main forms:
- capsules;
- pills;
- liquid extract.
Indications for the use of the drug
Artichoke extract and preparations based on it are recommended for liver and gallbladder diseases. Used for disease prevention gastrointestinal tract, to revitalize the intestines and eliminate constipation. On the recommendation of a supervising physician, it can be used to cleanse the body (remove toxins) and fight overweight.
Instructions for use
Depending on the form of release of the drug, artichoke extract, instructions for use differ:
1. Capsules - 3 times a day, 1 capsule 15-30 minutes before meals; the course of admission is 4 weeks.
2. Tablets - 3 times a day, 2 tablets before meals; the course of admission is up to 3 weeks.
3. Liquid extract - in pharmacology the name "Bitter artichoke (liquid extract)" is used - taken in 1 tbsp. spoon just before a meal or immediately after a meal; if necessary, you can drink with water or dilute the drug.
The duration of the course of admission is usually no more than 4 weeks, followed by a 1-2 month break, a second course is possible. In any case, it is necessary to consult a doctor, he will be able to determine the severity of the disease, prescribe the dosage and duration of admission.
Contraindications to use and side effects
Artichoke extract is not prescribed for children under 12 years of age, as well as for women during pregnancy, breastfeeding. In some cases, allergic reactions may occur with individual intolerance to the components of the drug.
Among other contraindications, we note the following diseases:
- liver failure;
- obstruction of the gallbladder;
- cholelithiasis;
- acute form of gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer;
- acute hepatitis.
Side effects can be in the form of allergic reactions, diarrhea. In this case, the reception must be discontinued.
To non-critical side effects should include the appearance of discomfort, heaviness in the upper and middle abdomen in the first days of taking the drug. This is due to the beginning of the intensive removal of toxins and congestion of the small excretory ducts in the liver. In the future, the process will stabilize. At neglected forms diseases, lower doses may be recommended at the beginning of the course of treatment.
The healing effects of artichoke extract
1. Basically, the artichoke extract is prescribed for use in cases of liver and gall bladder diseases.
The substance cynarin is the main active element of the drug. It has a choleric, antioxidant effect, the ability to bind independent radicals. Tsinarin stimulates the liver, thereby contributing to the speedy removal of waste products from its tissues. It is also a good hepatoprotector, protecting liver cells, cleansing them from toxins, heavy metal salts.
2. Artichoke extract is a diuretic, which also contributes to the early removal of poisons, creatinine, urea, excess fluid from the body.
3. The complex of vitamins and minerals helps to improve the metabolic processes of the body, reduces the level of bad cholesterol in the blood, stimulates the production and outflow of bile, helps the regeneration of hepatocytes.
3. The extract of artichoke leaves is useful for the treatment and early prevention of diseases of the entire gastrointestinal tract system. The drug helps to normalize the functioning of the stomach and intestines: eliminates constipation, bloating and gas formation in the intestines, prevents cramps, reduces the feeling of heaviness and fullness in the stomach.
Due to the property of stimulating the work of the intestines, the drug is used as additional drug support for people seeking to lose weight.
4. Another application of the artichoke extract is found in mesotherapy to eliminate the phenomena of cellulite. To do this, a 2% liquid extract solution is injected into problem areas with thin short needles.
Thanks to this method, all the active elements of the drug immediately reach their destination, stimulating detoxification and lymphatic drainage processes. Removal from cells of decay products of fats, cholesterol, and ketone bodies occurs faster, which promotes cell regeneration and the prevention of premature aging of the whole organism.
5. The property of the active elements of the artichoke to improve the metabolic processes of the body is used in the treatment of gout, atherosclerosis. It is useful as a support for the body when diabetes mellitus: A significant portion of all artichoke carbohydrates is inulin, which does not require insulin to be absorbed.
Finally
The beneficial properties of the artichoke have long been known to the inhabitants of the Mediterranean region. There it is eaten: dried leaves as a seasoning, unopened inflorescences as fruits (raw, boiled, pickled). Such an additive to dishes contributes to the better assimilation of heavy protein and fatty foods, without disrupting the work of the digestive system and without creating excess fat deposits.
With excessive alcohol consumption, the artichoke protects the liver and promotes the natural regeneration of its cells.
The artichoke has a rich chemical composition:
- vitamins of groups A, C, B;
- pectin;
- trace elements - potassium, iron, calcium and phosphorus;
- mineral salts;
- polysaccharides.
The leaves of the plant mainly have beneficial properties, which allows them to be used in medicine to create an extract.
Possibilities of a medicinal product
The release of medicines based on artichoke extract can be of three types - tablets, capsules and liquid. Therefore, indications for use in in this case are united, but the dosage depends on the form of release of the medicinal product.
Application is possible with the following diseases:
- gallbladder;
- gastrointestinal tract (GIT);
- liver;
- when the body is contaminated with slags;
- in the presence of obesity;
- to combat constipation.
Can be used in the following dosages:
- If pills are taken, then an adult should take 2 pcs three times a day 15 minutes before the main meal. The course treatment lasts 21 calendar days.
- In cases where capsules are prescribed, an adult must take 1 capsule three times a day 1/2 hour before the main meal. The course treatment lasts 28 calendar days.
- If the extract is prescribed in the form of a liquid, which in pharmacology has the following name "Bitter (liquid) artichoke", then the intake takes place according to the following scheme: 1 tablespoon - three times a day before meals or immediately after the main meal. Course treatment in this case should not exceed 28 calendar days.
The medicine should not be taken in the following cases:
- children under the age of 12;
- in case of allergic reactions from the body to this drug;
- in cases breastfeeding and the presence of pregnancy;
- if the patient has gallstone disease;
- with liver failure;
- the development of an acute form of hepatitis;
- with existing stomach ulcers.
In cases of manifestation by the human body side effects, which include:
- allergic reaction;
- diarrhea;
- constipation.
Reception should be stopped immediately and contact the nearest clinic.
Leaf form
Artichoke leaf extract is used as a choleretic agent. Available in the form of tablets and solution for injection, both intramuscular and intravenous.
The appointment of the drug in this case occurs only by the attending physician. Course treatment should not exceed 20 calendar days.
Contraindications to the use of this drug:
- individual intolerance;
- children under the age of 6;
- with liver and kidney disease in a patient;
- with calculous cholecystitis;
- in cases of urinary tract disease.
With the manifestation of the adverse reactions described above, the reception is discontinued.
The use of the drug as a vaccination should be carried out in a hospital, under the strict supervision of the attending physician.
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How is it really useful
Benefit:
- Except his rich chemical composition vitamins, trace elements and other substances, the artichoke is a dietary product and is indicated for use among diabetics (in the absence of contraindications) as a starch substitute.
- And also artichoke extract can be prescribed to a person when taking drugs that cause severe liver intoxication.
- Traditional medicine notes the possibility of using it for the treatment of some forms of psoriasis, eczema, cracks in the tongue, with thrush, high acidity gastric juice.
- In the fight against cellulite, the drug is injected. The use of injections helps to speed up the processes of cell regeneration in the body and slow down aging.
It should be noted that whatever useful properties neither possessed an artichoke, one should not forget about its contraindications, because the main use of any drug should be for the benefit of the human body.
Effective drug "Health"
It comes in capsule form.
Indications for its use are:
- chronic hepatitis;
- chronic cholecystitis;
- liver intoxication;
- renal failure.
Application methods:
- Adults take 2 capsules three times a day 30 minutes before the main meal.
- Children aged 6 to 12 years, 1 capsule three times a day 30 minutes before meals.
- Course treatment should not exceed 21 calendar day... If it is necessary to repeat the course of treatment, it can be prescribed no earlier than 30 days later.
Side effects (diarrhea) can only appear with prolonged use.
Contraindications for use:
- Children under 6 years of age.
- Cholelithiasis.
- The presence of acute hepatitis.
- Dystrophic processes in the patient's liver.
Means from the company "Evalar"
He is a French method for the treatment of the liver.
Indications for use are:
- improving the digestion process;
- promotes the outflow of bile;
- maintaining the biochemical process of the liver cells;
- improves cholesterol metabolism;
- in the fight against excess weight.
Form of release of the drug in the form of tablets. The daily intake should not exceed 4 tablets by an adult, it is carried out before the main meal in 15 minutes.
Fighting alcohol addiction
For a long time, the methods of alternative medicine have used the artichoke as a means to combat alcohol addiction in humans.
Now and traditional medicine made it possible to use this plant in the fight against alcoholism. A drug called "Alarm Clock" has been scientifically developed. Release form in the form of syrup.
The main component is the artichoke. The action of the drug is aimed at reducing alcohol intoxication.
The drug makes it possible:
- protect the liver from exposure to alcohol-containing products;
- reduce hangover syndrome;
- cleans the body;
- accelerates the process of digestion of alcoholic beverages.
It is accepted only according to the instructions.
Another drug in the fight against alcoholism is Alkostop spray. The main active ingredient is artichoke flowers.
It has the following pharmacological action:
- soothes nervous system human;
- eliminates cravings for alcoholic beverages;
- promotes the restoration of liver cells;
- promotes the elimination of toxic substances from the body.
The use of this drug helps to reduce alcohol cravings after the first use. The spray should be used by the patient no more than once every 24 hours.
The page contains analogs of the artichoke extract drug, in accordance with medical terminology, called "synonyms" - preparations interchangeable in terms of their effect on the body, containing one or more of the same active substances. When choosing synonyms, consider not only their cost, but also the country of production and the manufacturer's reputation.
Description of the drug
Artichoke extract- Means vegetable origin... The phenolic compound cynarin in combination with phenolic acids (caffeine, chlorogenic, neochlorogenic, cryptochlorogenic) has a choleretic and hepatoprotective effect. Increases the excretion of urea, toxins (including nitro compounds, alkaloids), heavy metal salts from the body. Helps reduce blood cholesterol levels. Ascorbic acid, carotene, vitamins B 1 and B 2, rutin, inulin, contained in the field artichoke, contribute to the normalization of metabolic processes.Comparison of the cost of analogues
Note! The list contains synonyms for Artichoke extract, which have the same composition, so you can choose a replacement yourself, taking into account the form and dose of the medication prescribed by the doctor. Give preference to manufacturers from the USA, Japan, Western Europe, as well as well-known companies from of Eastern Europe: Krka, Gedeon Richter, Actavis, Egis, Lek, Hexal, Teva, Zentiva.
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Formula, chemical name:
there is no data.
Pharmacological group: organotropic agents / gastrointestinal agents / choleretic agents and bile preparations.
Pharmachologic effect: choleretic, hepatoprotective, detoxification, choleretic, diuretic, hypolipidemic.
Pharmacological properties
It is a herbal remedy. The phenolic compound cynarin and phenolic acid (chlorogenic, caffeine, cryptochlorogenic, neochlorogenic) have a hepatoprotective and choleretic effect. Ascorbic acid, vitamins B1 and B2, rutin, carotene, inulin contribute to the normalization of metabolic processes. Artichoke leaf extract stimulates the formation and outflow of bile, intestinal motility, and improves digestion. Artichoke leaf extract increases the excretion of urea, toxins (including alkaloids, nitro compounds, heavy metal salts) from the body. Artichoke leaf extract helps to reduce the concentration of cholesterol in the blood.
Indications
As an additional remedy for chronic non-calculous cholecystitis, hypokinetic biliary dyskinesia, postcholecystectomy syndrome, chronic hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, chronic pancreatitis, chronic colitis, chronic intoxications (nitro compounds, hepatotoxic substances, salts of heavy metals, alkaloids), dyspeptic disorders (flatulence, heaviness in the epigastrium, belching, nausea) with chronic non-erosive gastritis, duodenitis, anorexia, chronic renal failure, uraturia, urolithiasis, obesity, chronic nephritis, chronic renal failure, atherosclerosis.
Method of application of artichoke leaf extract and dosage
Artichoke leaf extract is taken orally, injected intravenously, intramuscularly; dosage and route of administration is set individually, depending on the indications.
If complaints persist for one week or with recurring complaints, you should consult your doctor.
In some cases, at the beginning of therapy, an increase in the concentration of cholesterol in the blood is possible, then this indicator normalizes and even decreases.
Do not take the drug if the biliary tract is obstructed.
When using alcoholic dosage forms of artichoke leaves of the extract, caution is needed in diseases of the brain, traumatic brain injury, alcoholism.
When using alcoholic dosage forms of artichoke leaves of the extract, it is recommended to refuse to perform potentially dangerous species activities that require increased concentration of attention and speed of psychomotor reactions (including work with moving mechanisms, control vehicles, the work of the operator and dispatcher).
Contraindications for use
Hypersensitivity; acute diseases biliary tract, liver, gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract, kidney; dyskinesia of the biliary tract of the hyperkinetic type; large stones in the urinary tract; cholelithiasis; obstruction biliary tract; severe liver failure; period of breastfeeding, pregnancy; age up to 18 years.
Restrictions on use
There is no data.
Application during pregnancy and lactation
The use of artichoke leaf extract is contraindicated during pregnancy and during breastfeeding. There are no data on the safety of using artichoke leaf extract during pregnancy and during breastfeeding.
Side effects of artichoke leaf extract
Allergic reactions (including skin manifestations), epigastric pain, nausea, diarrhea, heartburn.
Interaction of artichoke leaf extract with other substances
With the combined use of artichoke leaves of the extract and coumarin-type anticoagulants (warfarin, phenprocoumon), the effect of the latter may be weakened, which requires dose adjustments.
Overdose
In case of an overdose of artichoke leaves with an extract, side effects may increase. It is necessary to see a doctor, symptomatic treatment.
An extract from a medicinal Mediterranean plant called "Artichoke Extract" has long been known for its body-cleansing properties. Ancient healers favored the sap of the plant to induce a diuretic effect or to normalize the patient's digestion. Artichoke preparations long time were available only wealthy people, since not everyone could afford to be treated with artichoke leaves due to their high cost. The modern pharmaceutical industry produces artichoke leaf extract in tablet or capsule form, as well as in liquid form.
Why is an exotic plant useful?
The therapeutic effect of the artichoke is caused by a whole complex of biologically active components: bioflavonoids, caffeolic, chlorogenic and quinic acids, inulin and cinarin, pectins, sequiterpenlactone, tannins. Artichoke extract is also rich in polysaccharides, salts of potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, iron, as well as carotene, ascorbic acid and B vitamins (B1, B2). 
It is the extract from the leaves that contains the maximum concentration of all useful unique substances.
Clinical effect
Tablets, liquid form or capsules "Artichoke extract", the instructions for use of which describe in detail their properties, have: antioxidant, choleretic, detoxification, hepatoprotective, hypolipidemic and diuretic effects. Due to these qualities, doctors recommend the drug for the prevention and complex treatment of most diseases of the liver and gastrointestinal tract. 
In addition, artichoke extract has membrane stabilizing properties, activates the detoxifying function of the liver, normalizes intracellular phospholipid metabolism, and has a hypocholesterolemic and hypoazotemic effect. Researchers have also proven the clinical efficacy of the plant extract in chronic renal failure and cholecystitis.
Who is the Artichoke Extract indicated for?
Every person's health depends on proper functioning internal organs and the work of the excretory system. With a disorder of the outflow of bile and weakening of the motility of the gallbladder; dyspepsia (nausea, belching, methiorism and heaviness in the epigastric region); chronic kidney failure and advanced hepatitis; with urolithiasis, atherosclerosis and uraturia, doctors prescribe "Artichoke extract". The instruction for use also notes that in cases of chronic intoxication with nitro compounds, alkaloids, hepatotoxic substances and heavy metal compounds, this drug conducts a good cleansing therapy, helping the body to recover quickly. 
Anorexia and obesity are also indications for the use of this herbal extract, as it is excellent remedy to normalize the digestive tract, as well as other internal organs and systems. For people who are significantly overweight, the most valuable qualities of this drug are: improvement of fat metabolism, elimination of "harmful" cholesterol from the body and - an analogue of caffeine - stimulates metabolism and helps to lose weight with little result.
contraindications and side effects
Liquid medicine, artichoke-based tablets and capsules have quite serious side effects and prohibitions for use. Severe liver dysfunction, obstruction of the gallbladder and bile ducts, acute pathology of the kidneys and urinary tract, hepatitis, as well as the period of pregnancy (or lactation) in women are strict taboos for the use of artichoke extract in any form. 
It is not recommended to use the medicine for allergic reactions and hypersensitivity to its herbal ingredients; children under 12 years of age. As a side effect, the annotation for the drug includes allergic reactions and diarrhea that occurs while taking artichoke extract. In some patients, at the beginning of treatment, there may be an increase in blood cholesterol levels, but then it gradually returns to normal. "Artichoke extract", the instruction to which does not prohibit the intake of the medicine for this category of patients, with caution and the condition of full medical supervision doctors prescribe hypotensive patients (people with low blood pressure).
Capsules: How to Use Artichoke Extract?
Depending on in what form and in what dosage the preparation "Artichoke extract" is released, its use may differ significantly in accordance with the annotation to the preparation. The drug in capsules is available in a dosage of 100, 200 and 300 mg of active ingredients. In accordance with medical prescription, adults and adolescents (over 12 years old) can take one capsule three times a day, 20-30 minutes before the main meal. 
The duration of the course of treatment is prescribed by the doctor and is 2-4 weeks. It will be possible to resume treatment no earlier than a month or two after the end of the first course.
Artichoke extract tablets: methods of administration and dosage
Unlike capsules, Artichoke Extract tablets must be taken with meals, drinking plenty of fluids. For patients over 12 years of age, medicinal pills are prescribed one tablet 3-4 times a day. 
The duration of the course is also 4 weeks, and repeated therapy is carried out after a 30-day pause. Concomitant use of this medication with may weaken the effect of the latter.
Artichoke extract liquid form: how to drink?
Bitter Artichoke drink is an extract that is easily and quickly absorbed by the body. Adults are prescribed to take the drug one tablespoon two or three times a day after meals. If disturbances in the digestive tract are accompanied by a lack of appetite, then the drug is better to drink before meals. 
If the patient has problems with liver health, then liquid artichoke extract to normalize the protective functions of the liver is taken from a teaspoon of the agent, and then gradually increased to the dining room.
Losing weight with artichoke extract: myth or reality?
The instruction for the drug "Artichoke extract" informs that it is prescribed in the complex therapy of obesity. But nutritionists say that it is not intended for weight loss. At the same time, reviews of the drug often report that with its help patients were able to lose weight. Choleretic, diuretic and antiatherogenic properties of the plant cleanse the body by stimulating the outflow of bile, eliminate excess fluid and lower blood cholesterol levels. But the fat-burning effect of the drug was not noticed. If you tend to be overweight and your doctor has prescribed treatment with artichoke extract, then the drug should be taken after meals, as it stimulates the appetite. Drinking an artichoke-based product before meals can cause weight gain.
