What is the artichoke for? You will be surprised by what this plant can do for your body and well-being.
Known in the underworld as Cynara scolymus, the artichoke has been part of the history of our ancestors thanks to its cultivation in temperate climates and its healing and nutritional powers.
If you’re still wondering why they send you to eat artichokes or consume them in drinks like rice water, then we have the complete recipe book for this natural wonder. Look at this:
What are the benefits of drinking artichoke water?
This drink is packed with nutrients including fiber, cynarin, and phytosterols. We know that now you wonder what these things are for, because the answer is simple: They will help you speed up your digestion processes and eliminate gases. This water also has all the powers so that you feel satiety, so it is suggested to take it before eating.
What is artichoke in tea for?
This holy water could help prevent and control constipation and eliminate toxins from the body, although we can already tell you that it does not have the best taste in the world, so you can improve its taste with lemon or sweet herbs. Its preparation is very easy, you just have to wash it and cut it in half and boil it in water for about 45 minutes. Remove the pieces of artichoke and leave the water on the fire, adding lemon and/or mint and let it infuse for another 15 minutes. Drink this water once a day.
What is the artichoke in capsules for?
There are those who want to consume it encapsulated. Well, this presentation is made with the powdered leaves of this plant and its daily intake would bring benefits such as being a laxative or eliminating body fat and triglycerides (bad cholesterol). We remind you that you should consult a specialist before taking these capsules.
What is the artichoke with boldo for?
These two plants got married and had a son who seems infallible against ailments such as irritable colon. According to the book «Medicinal plants approved in Colombia» written by researchers from the University of Antioquia, Ramiro Fonnegra and Silvia Luz Jiménez, since indigenous times this drink would be used to combat liver diseases and kidney stones.
Drinks derived from this ancient plant are not recommended for young children and pregnant women, since their bitter taste, added to the high fiber load, could cause discomfort such as reflux or gas.
The artichoke is also a desired food in Latin American haute cuisine. Dishes that include them baked, fried or steamed, are served especially in the Andes as a delicious preparation, which you could try at home.
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