Globe artichoke bloom
General Description: Globe artichoke is a perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. The plant reaches about 1.5 metres and provides fruit (artichoke heads) and leaves that you can use for medicine or tea. It has been consumed as a food source for hundreds of years. The Greeks and Romans ate artichokes to help support their digestion and ensure regular bowel motions. The Egyptians used it to support reproductive ability and conception. We cover everything you need to know about globe artichoke in this blog, including its medicinal uses and how you can use it at home.
You can use both artichoke heads and leaves. The edible heads are immature, unopened flower buds which you can eat or use as a decoration. Each large bud has a globe-like shape and is similar to a pine cone, with different layers of dark green leaves that grow at the base of the stem. The leaves are large, spreading and pointed. They are quite soft to the touch and come off a thick, strong stem.
You can eat the fruit (the artichoke heads) and use the leaves for tea or make your own tinctures. The leaves are incredibly bitter, so you don't need a lot! You can use globe artichoke leaves fresh or dry them for future use. Globe is quite fluffy when you dry and crush the leaves, which can be quite surprising.
Globe artichoke probably isn’t the first thing you think of when it comes to plants with amazing health benefits, but it has some incredibly powerful qualities. Globe artichoke is one of the most bitter plants you can find. It is rich in cynarin and this bitter constituent helps give this plant the liver and digestive superpower support we know and love globe for.
Here are 5 health benefits of globe artichoke
1. Globe artichoke supports liver function
2. Globe artichoke is great for digestion
3. Healthy blood sugar levels
4. Globe artichoke is high in antioxidants
5. Helpful for IBS
English Name: Globe artichoke bloom
Latin Name: cactus globulus flore
Chinese Name: 朝鲜蓟花 chao xian ji hua
Place of Origin: Jiangsu, China
Part Used: Flower bud
Harvest Season: from May-June, October-November
Harvest Method: Hand Harvesting
Processing Method: cleaning-oven drying-picking-sieving-packaging-testing-warehouse check-in
Color: Green
Taste: A herbal aroma with a slightly bitter taste
Related herbal remedies suggestion: Drinking it with boiled water can help Laxative, cholesterol-lowering, heat-clearing and detoxifying.
Stock: Available all year round, OEM serivice available.
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Quality Assurance:
As with any herbal medicine, it's important to consult with a healthcare provider before using Globe artichoke bloom medicinally, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or have any pre-existing health conditions. Additionally, not all varieties of Globe artichoke blooms are suitable for medicinal use, so it's important to use a safe and appropriate species.
