The European country where artichokes are mainly grown is Italy and the true primacy goes to Sardinia, Sicily and Puglia.
An artichoke can contain up to one quarter of the vegetal fibres requested by our body, daily.
Artichokes help improving the digestion and they represent a natural diuretic and improve the production of digestive juices.
The positive effects of artichoke leaves on the liver and on the reduction of cholesterol have been researched and studied from a scientific point of view, with good results. In addition to lightening the work of the liver, the artichokes turn out to be positive for kidneys and gallbladder, that will subsequently have less toxins.
Natural medicine and Phyto-therapy use the artichoke mainly in case of gallbladder and liver issues, and in case of irritable bowel syndrome. Its extracts can be helpful in case of nausea, vomit and food poisoning, thanks to its purifying properties.
The artichoke leaves can be used to obtain Phyto-therapeutic extracts to treat indigestion and dyspepsia, as well as stimulating the production of bile. The extracts of artichoke leaves allow maintaining a balance of essential nutrients to our body, as well as improving the health of nails and hair, making them stronger and shinier.