Artichokes are considered to have cholagogue and choleretic properties.
They signal the liver to increase the production of bile and then stimulate
the gallbladder to secrete this bile into the duodenum of the small intestine.
These actions prevent the build up of sludge and stones in the gallbladder
and help the body to absorb lipid-soluble nutrients like vitamins A, D, E, and K.

Cynarin has the following properties:
* Antimicrobial * Antioxidant * Anti inflammatory * Bile stimulating (cholagogue and choleretic) * Liver supportive & protective * Hepato-regenerative* Lowers cholesterol and triglycerides * Diuretic * Kidney protective * Sweetener * Reduce blood sugar.

Cynarin has been indicated anecdotally and in human trials as a gentle and
effective treatment for bloating, flatulence, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.
Use in Detoxification Strategies
Compounds that stimulate bile production and secretion are important in any
detoxification strategy. When toxins enter the body from the environment
they are either stored in tissues or transported to the liver. In the liver,
a complex assortment of enzymes attempts to neutralize and excrete them as
bile salts. Detoxification programs often stimulate the mobilization of
stored toxins into the blood in which they are then transported to the liver.
Bile-stimulating compounds like cynarin then facilitate a quicker elimination
of toxin-laden bile into the digestive tract where it can be eliminated in the feces.

Artichoke is a superfood for dogs and humans