Last update Nov. 1, 2023
Compatible
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Carxofer, Carxofera, escarxofera is Artichoke in Catalan.
Is written in other languages:Carxofer, Carxofera, escarxofera is also known as
Carxofer, Carxofera, escarxofera belongs to these groups or families:
Main tradenames from several countries containing Carxofer, Carxofera, escarxofera in its composition:
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e-lactancia is a resource recommended by Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine - 2015 of United States of America
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The leaf is used. It contains phenolic acids, including cynarin, flavonoids, sesquiterpene lactones, organic acids, potassium and magnesium salts, mucilages, essential oil, phytosterols (sitosterol and stigmasterol), triterpene alcohols and vitamins (A, B2 and C). Properties attributed in traditional medicine: digestive, hepatoprotective, and diuretic. (Fitoterapia.net)
At the time of the last update we found no published data on its excretion in breast milk.
Plant devoid of toxicity and widely used as food.