Artichoke (Cynara scolymus)

Artichoke extract made with freshly harvested cynara

Made from freshly harvested Cynara scolymus (Globe Artichoke) leaves
Organically grown
Botanical food supplement

Artichoke (Cynara scolymus) is probably best known for its edible ‘heart’ - the mass of immature florets in the centre of the bud that is called the choke or beard.

Cynara can still be found in the wild in some parts of the world such as North Africa. From around the 9th Century cynara was cultivated in Naples and can now be found in many other parts of the world. In the 16th Century, the Dutch introduced cynara to the English who gave it the name artichoke. Nowadays the cultivation of cynara is concentrated mainly in countries round the Mediterranean.

What are Artichoke drops?

As well as being an enjoyable food, artichoke can also by made into a tea or a herbal tincture. The Italians took one step further and use it as the primary flavour of a tasty liqueur!

One of the plant chemicals found in cynara, known as cynarin, is thought to be responsible for its healthcare qualities. The majority of cynarin found in artichoke is in the pulp of the leaves, which is why Alfred Vogel used this part of the plant for his tincture of Cynara scolymus.

Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.

Dosage of Artichoke drops

Adults: 20 drops 2 to 3 times daily in a little water.
Maintenance: 20 drops 1 to 2 times daily, in a little water.
Children: This product is not recommended for children.

Do not exceed stated recommended daily dose.
Please seek medical advice if pregnant. Do not take if breastfeeding. Medical advice should be sought with acute and severe liver complaints such ad hepatitis and bilary tract occlusion.
Keep out of reach and sight of children.

Ingredients

Tincture of organically grown fresh Cynara scolymus (Globe Artichoke) leaves, extracted in alcohol (66%V/V).

Product reviews

Artichoke tincture

Customer rating:

29th May 2020

“Not sure how the product is doing as I haven’t had a cholesterol blood test yet. Will comment once this has been done, but will definitely use this company again.”

Response from A.Vogel: Do keep us posted on your results.

Artichoke tincture

Customer rating:

22nd September 2016

“I've given excellent rating as everything was nicely packaged. I bought this for my husband as he was recommended by a friend to help lower cholesterol. He does say it has quite an unpleasant taste but if it works then he's prepared to take it.”

Joanne, Washington

Response from A.Vogel: Do keep us posted on your husbands progress. A small tip: Most of our tinctures can be taken in fruit juice, which lessens the taste for those who don't like it.

Artichoke tincture

Customer rating:

1st July 2016

“tried it before for years, nothing better, it is excellent”

Response from A.Vogel: Wonderful comments, thank you.

Artichoke tincture

Customer rating:

25th April 2016

“not known as no blood test as yet”

Response from A.Vogel: Do keep us posted.

Artichoke tincture

Customer rating:

21st March 2016

“Husband uses this daily and has done for some time, great results - doctor pleased.”

JB, Sussex

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