The leaf, stem, and root are used to make extracts, which are used as medicine, and it contains chemicals that can
- Reduce nausea and vomiting
- Protect the liver.
- Loaded with nutrients
- May improve cholesterol levels
- May help regulate blood pressure
- May improve digestive health
- May ease symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome
- May help lower blood sugar
- May have anticancer effects
People commonly use artichoke for indigestion and high levels of cholesterol or other fats in the blood. It is also used for high blood pressure, hepatitis C, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support most of these uses.
Don't confuse artichoke with Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus).
