GMP manufacturer Cynara cardunculus Extract

• Product Name: Artichoke Leaf Extract
• Plant Resource: Cynara Cardunculus
• Specification:
• 1. 10:1,Cynarin 2.5%, 5%
• 2. Chlorogenic Acid 1%~5%
• 3. Caffeoylquinic acid 5%
• Appearance: Brownish yellow fine powder
• Plant Part Used: Leaf
• Extract Solution: water/alcohol
• Molecular weight: 516.45
• Molecular formula: C25H24O12

What is Artichoke Extract produced?

The globe artichoke (Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus) is a perennial thistle of the Cynara genus originating in Southern Europe around the Mediterranean. It grows to 1.4–2 metres (4.6–6.6 ft) tall, with arching, deeply lobed, silvery, glaucous-green leaves 50–82 centimetres (20–32 in) long. The flowers develop in a large head from an edible bud about 8–15 centimetres (3.1–5.9 in) diameter with numerous triangular scales; the individual florets are purple. The edible portion of the buds consists primarily of the fleshy lower portions of the involucral bracts and the base, known as the "heart"; the mass of immature florets in the center of the bud is called the "choke" or beard. These are inedible in older larger flowers.

Where will Artichoke Extract be used for?

·IrritableCholesterol Reduction:

The artichoke has strong choleretic activity (promotes bile secretion in the liver), and choleretics increase the excretion of cholesterol and decrease the manufacture of cholesterol in the liver.

·Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptom Relieve:

Artichoke leaf extract has potential value in relieving irritable bowel syndrome symptoms.

·Dyspepsia Relieve:

Dyspepsia is often attributed to insufficient flow of bile from the gallbladder, and there is evidence that artichoke leaf has the ability to stimulate this flow.

·Liver Function Protection:

The artichoke plant is a member of the thistle family, and like milk thistle, it benefits the liver, protecting against toxins and infection. A Mediterranean home recipe uses fresh artichoke leaf juice mixed with wine or water as a liver tonic.

·Diabetes Prevention

The carbohydrate in artichokes is in the form of inulin, which has been shown to stabilize blood sugar levels in diabetes. The artichokes must be fresh, as the inulin will eventually convert to other sugars as the artichoke ages.

Application:

• Functional food and food additive;
• Cosmetics additive;