Arkochim / Arkocápsulas Artichoke 100 capsules. Cynara scolymus L. The liver protective plant. Description: This plant is actually not a variety of wild thistle spiny Mediterranean regions. Consume her flower although the leaves which give it its important therapeutic properties. Properties: Its choleretic action (which increases bile secretion) is attributed to a bitter substance and aromatic: cynarin. It is especially useful in case of congestion or sluggish liver, jaundice, and poor digestion of fats. By stimulating bile secretion, also acts on states of constipation, since the bile can activate bowel movements, helping to promote the elimination of feces. The artichoke leaf also contains sterols, magnesium, potassium ... compounds that act in synergy with cynarin. Therefore, the powder should be used criomolido, the only guarantee the integrity of all its components. Artichoke stimulates regeneration of liver cells when they are exposed to various toxins. On the other hand, purifying activity is very interesting in the adjuvant treatment of weight control diets. Have also been demonstrated cholesterol-lowering properties. Hepatobiliary disorders. Constipation. Edema. Hyperlipidemia and hypercholesterolemia. Detoxifying. Helping in weight control diets. Composition: Each capsule contains 150 mg of powder criomolido artichoke leaves with a rating above 2% fatty acid expressed as chlorogenic cafeilquínicos.