It is also known as Globe Artichoke and belongs to the Asteraceae plant family which also includes Milk Thistle. This plant has large purple and green flowers, a feature that distinguishes it from the Jerusalem Artichoke, the edible root variety.
Historical accounts of the herb's traditional use relate to improving the digestion of fatty foods.
The active ingredients of artichoke are found in the leaves of the plant. The most important active ingredient is the chemical cynarin. Lamberts Artichoke is a high content artichoke extract, titrated with 5% cynarin to deliver a guaranteed 16mg of cynarin per tablet.
Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
Assimilation time: Less than 1 hour.
Dosage: 2 tablets daily with meals (maximum dosage: 6 tablets/day) for at least 8 weeks. Then, as a maintenance dose, 1-2 tablets daily with meals.
Note: Artichoke extract can be taken (2 tablets) before eating a fatty meal to aid digestion.
Do not exceed the recommended daily dosage.
Storage: Store in a cool and dry environment and protect from light. Keep away from children.