cynara scolymus

action	bitter, cholagogue, detoxifier, diuretic, specific, stimulant, stimulates liver cell regeneration
body	liver
common name	artichoke, common sand-aster, garden artichoke, globe artichoke
family	asteraceae
range	canary islands, channel island national park, dominican republic, europe, haiti, mediterranean, mexico, spain
used to treat	anemia, arteriosclerosis, arthritis, cancer, chronic albuminaria, cystitis, diabetes, dyspepsia, hydropsy, hypertension, immunologic disorders, jaundice, liver insufficiency, post-operative anemia, psoriasis, uremia
comments	In some countries, the artichoke is considered an aphrodisiac.