The root of the Artichoke is diuretic and aperitive. It is used as such, macerated in white wine, for dropsy, jaundice, abdominal congestion accompanying or following intermittent fever. Wilson claims to have obtained good results in the similar case...
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Description
The root of the Artichoke is diuretic and aperitive. It is used as such, macerated in white wine, for dropsy, jaundice, abdominal congestion accompanying or following intermittent fever. Wilson claims to have obtained good results in the similar cases from Artichoke juice in a dose of 30-100 grams.
Before the discovery of quinine, the Artichoke was used as a febrifuge. The extract acts in the same way as all plant bitters and astringents; but the main cause of its good offices wherever it has been used-more particularly for diarrhea, especially chronic diarrhea in children which is so difficult to cure-is certainly due to the fact that it is rich in bitter extractive principles.
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Directions
Hot tea brewing method: Bring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 tea bag for each cup into the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the teapot. Cover and let steep for 3-7 minutes according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the tea).
Iced tea brewing method (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 6 tea bags into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the tea. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into your serving pitcher straining the bags. Add ice and top-up the pitcher with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste. [A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced tea is to double the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted with cold water].
Cautions
At the recommended amount and according to the German Commission E Monographs, there are no known side effects or drug interactions.
However, they also state that the use of artichoke is contraindicated in those who are allergic to artichokes and other members of the Compositae (e.g., daisy) family.
In addition, those who have any obstruction of the bile duct (e.g., as a result of gallstones) should not employ this plant therapeutically. There have been reports of kidney failure and/or toxicity from the use of artichoke leaves.
The plant's safety during pregnancy and lactation has not been established.
At the time of writing, there were no well-known drug interactions with artichoke.
Additional Information
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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Products are intended to support general well being and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease. If conditions persist, please seek advice from your medical doctor. The essence of the current American rule on Traditional Uses is, as stated by FTC, "Claims based on historical or traditional use should be substantiated by confirming scientific evidence, or should be presented in such a way that consumers understand that the sole basis for the claim is a history of use of the product for a particular purpose."
