Bio3 Artichoke 60 capsules. Common Name: Artichoke. Scientific Name: Cynara scolymus (Asteraceae). Properties: It has been traditionally used as a choleretic, hepatoestimulante, hypocholesterolemic and diuretic, blaming these effects mainly to the substance cinarina contained in the leaves of the artichoke. The artichoke is effective and safe in the treatment of hepatobiliary dysfunction (choleretic and colagogo) and digestive disorders. Also in recent years several studies have shown that it is capable of reducing plasma levels of lipids due to its antioxidant properties. Therefore, the artichoke is also a good preparation to prevent atherosclerosis. Moreover clinical trials have also shown the potential effectiveness of cynarin as slimming, because of its purifying effect. Directions: - Non-ulcer dyspepsia. - Hepatobiliary Dysfunction - Detoxifying the liver. - Helps in the treatment of overweight and special diet plans. - Hyperlipidemia, preventive treatment of atherosclerosis.