ARTICHOKES IN OLIVE OIL 280 gr - Ghiglione

Artichoke (Cynara cardunculus scolymus) is a valuable food with important digestive and diuretic properties, used in antiquity for both dietary purposes and as a medicinal plant. The beneficial effects of artichoke are mainly attributable to the presence of a secondary metabolites complex, including in particular the routine and cinnamon, in particular in the leaves and the peaks. The routine is an antioxidant flavonoid that has proven to be beneficial in strengthening the capillary wall, in practice providing relief from heavy weight symptoms due to poor circulation, and at the same time combating often concomitant edema. Cinarine is a polyphenol that is derived from caffeic acid in the plant with hepatoprotective and antitoxic properties, also increases diuresis by promoting renal cleansing, promotes fat digestion with positive effects on lipid metabolism in general, prevents and cures persistent constipation , Dyspepsia and indigestion by enhancing the secretive and motor functions of the digestive tract and also stimulating peristalsis, controlling hypercholesterolemia, hypheglyceridemia, and some problems with the gallbladder.

Artichokes, split in oil can be used as a pleasant starter and as accompaniment to boiled meats.

Store in the refrigerator after opening covered with oil.

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Fresh artichokes, wine vinegar, olive oil, spices, garlic, salt, fresh lemon.