Gl Obe Artichoke
Cynara Scolymus
Cai Ji

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; neutral

Part(s) used

Leaf

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To course liver and disinhibit gallbladder, clear damp heat.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Jaundice, distending pain in chest and rib-side, damp-heat diarrhea dysentery.