Artichoke is a vegetable culture, which, due to its unusual taste, is very popular in American and Mediterranean cuisine. In addition, the rich chemical composition makes it possible to use artichokes in the fight against many ailments.
The use of artichoke for the body
Artichoke has a balanced and rich composition of nutrients. The inflorescence of this vegetable contains 3% of proteins, 15% of carbohydrates and 0.1% of fat, as well as iron, calcium , phosphates, vitamins B1, B2, C, B3, P, carotene, inulin and cinarin. This plant is "proud" of a large number of organic acids: caffeine, cinchona, glycolic, chlorogenic and glycerin. To their refined taste artichokes are required to the essential oils that are present in the petals of the plant.
In 100 grams of artichokes 47 kilocalories are contained.
Artichoke is a dietary product, perfectly digested by the body and is a good alternative to starch, which is especially important for people suffering from diabetes. In addition, the use of artichoke lies in its diuretic and cholagogue properties, which makes it indispensable for gout and jaundice. Artichoke for the liver and kidneys is also very useful.
From the leaves and roots of this plant you can prepare broths, juices and tinctures. Broths help in a significant reduction in the concentration of uric acid and blood cholesterol level, as well as the activation of the central nervous system.
Artichoke juice is actively used in baldness (it needs to be rubbed into the problem areas of the head), decreased sexual activity, alkaloid poisoning, urine retention, dropsy, thrush, stomatitis and cracks in the children's tongue.
Artichoke aboveground parts are used to make tea useful to people suffering from diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, atherosclerosis, hepatitis, allergic reactions, eczema and psoriasis.
Artichoke, the benefit and harm to health which interests many, is relevant in the presence of problems with an increased acidity of gastric juice. Namely, in the fight against this disease, it is necessary to prepare a variety of dishes from this rare vegetable, rich in potassium and sodium - they have a powerful alkaline effect. To alleviate the symptoms of diseases of the biliary tract and liver, you need to resort to a decoction of leaves or baskets of artichoke, combining it with the egg yolk. In addition, this plant is used to treat atherosclerosis.
It is worth noting that dishes prepared from artichokes will bring the most positive effect, if you use them in fresh form. The fruit, after a while acquires a darkish shade, but the most important - loses useful qualities. Also, to prolong the shelf life of artichokes, you must first dunk them in a vinegar-lemon solution.
Artichoke harm
To refuse from the use of artichokes follows at diseases of a gastroenteric path, a gastritis and the lowered pressure. This vegetable contains polyphenol, which promotes
The artichoke's benefit and harm depends more on the size of the vegetable. For example, young fruits can be eaten raw, and older adults need heat treatment. In addition, do not use to prepare open food baskets and browned leaves of the vegetable.
Contraindication to the use of artichoke is pregnancy, lactation and children's age (up to 12 years). It is also worthwhile to refrain from using artichoke to elderly people.