What is artichoke? What are the benefits and health benefits of artichoke?

Have you heard of artichoke? Do you know what it is? Artichoke is a unique plant native to the Mediterranean coast and has only been introduced to China in recent years. After purification, it can be made into a health product with excellent effects. The following editor will give a detailed introduction to artichokes, and at the same time, it will also allow everyone to easily understand the effects and health benefits of artichokes.

What is Artichoke

Artichoke is a species of plant in the Asteraceae family, belonging to the dicotyledonous class. It is a perennial dicotyledonous herb with perennial roots. The taste of this plant is between fresh bamboo shoots and mushrooms. It is rich in nutrients and has excellent health benefits. It can not only be eaten fresh directly, but also made into a natural health product called artichoke.

The health benefits of artichokes

1. Artichokes can protect the liver

Artichoke has a significant protective effect on the human liver. It can reduce alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase, promote liver cell regeneration, and accelerate blood circulation in the liver. Regular consumption can prevent the occurrence of common liver diseases such as fatty liver, alcoholic liver, hepatitis, and jaundice.

2. Artichokes can promote bile secretion

Choleresis is also one of the important functions of artichoke. It can promote bile secretion and excretion, reduce bile accumulation, inhibit the formation of stones and cholesterol. It can be used to prevent human gallstones and cholecystitis, and can also be used for restorative treatment after hepatobiliary surgery. The therapeutic effect is very obvious.

3. Artichokes can lower uric acid

Artichoke can also lower uric acid. It can promote the decomposition and metabolism of nucleic acids and purines in the human liver, thereby reducing the blood uric acid content in the human body. It has a good therapeutic effect on human hyperuricemia and gout.