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Name | Pharmacological studies on artichoke leaf extract -An edible herb of Mediterranean origin |
Description | Review article:- * Yerram Raju Behara *B.Pharm, Department of Pharmacology, Sri Indu Institute of Pharmacy, affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad ,India.
Abstract:-Artichoke leaf consists of the fresh or dried leaf of Cynara scolymus Artichoke leaf extract is made from the long, serrated basal leaves of the plant in which is found the highest concentration of biologically active compounds .Artichoke extract is one of the few herbal remedies where the clinical and experimental trials have complemented each other. Both experimental and clinical effects have been verified through extensive biomedical herbal remedy research. Specifically, antioxidant, choleretic, hepatoprotective, bile-enhancing and lipid-lowering effects have been demonstrated, which correspond with its historical use. Ongoing research seems to indicate that artichoke does indeed have medicinal qualities. Most significant appears to be its beneficial effect on the liver. In animal studies, liquid extracts of the roots and leaves of artichoke have demonstrated an ability to protect the liver, and possibly even to help liver cells regenerate. Although research is not yet conclusive, scientists are optimistic that its long-standing use in humans for digestive and bowel problems is indeed justified. It may also play a role in lowering cholesterol and thus help to prevent heart disease. Boiled wild artichoke reduces postprandial glycemic and insulinemic responses in normal subjects but has no effect on metabolic syndrome patients. This article intends to review the wide ranging pharmacological effects of artichoke.
Key words :- Artichoke, Cynara scolymus , antioxidant, choleretic, hepatoprotective, bile-enhancing and lipid-lowering, postprandial glycemic and insulinemic responses, metabolic syndrome, HIVinhibitor. |
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