Artichoke Extract is a perennial and is found in the Mediterranean countries as well as in the adjacent parts of central Europe. Artichoke belongs to the aster family having a tuberous root with a stem of five feet height. The flower bud is edible and has large leaves, erect stem and blooms during July to august. This is the cultivated vegetable and is also used as medicine and food. This was also recommended to sweeten unwanted odors. Artichoke flavonoids thrive in rich, deep and well-drained soil. It needs regular feeding and watering, good soil and frost protection from winter. Artichoke is a medicinal herb and the artichoke juice is a liver tonic and the herb has enough abilities to improve bile flow and also to break down the fat. Artichoke leaves have active flavonoids such as luteolin and glucosides as well as other active constituents. Artichoke is used for good digestion and is also used as medicine for treating nausea, dyspepsia, jaundice and hepatitis.

Astaxanthin is a powerful antioxidant that belongs to the carotenoid family. Carotenoids are coloured plant pigments that give fruits and vegetables their colours. Many carotenoids help to protect human cells from free radicals. Astaxanthin has been known to help prevent low-density lipoprotein oxidation in human blood and to possibly enhance the immune system. Astaxanthin is derived from marine algae and is related to beta carotene, but is more powerful than its relative at neutralizing singlet oxygen. Astaxanthin may also be able to decrease arterial blood pressure and help protect against damage caused by stroke. It is also believed to help improve memory in vascular dementia.

Beet Leaf contains many of the vitamins and a minerals that are associated with vegetables but it also contains high amounts of lipotropic agents like choline and inositol. It is also an excellent source of magnesium and aides in the production of bile. Beet leaf has been used to help lower blood pressure as well as to bind wounds. This herb contains oxalic acid which has been implicated in the formation of kidney stones. Beets have been used in Europe as a cure for cancer for several hundred years. It inhibits the growth of tumors and has antioxidant properties that help to prevent oncogenisis.

Black Radish or Spanish radish is an all but forgotten root vegetable. It is considered to have a woody texture and a bitter taste when eaten right after harvest. The secrete is to store this vegetable. When is has been stored in a nice dark cellar for three months or so it acquires a nice texture and a smooth sweet taste.

Dandelion Root is traditionally used for treating breast problems, aching joints, fever, skin disorders, swelling, and appendicitis. It is rich in vitamins such as A, C, D, and B-complex. It also contains various minerals such as magnesium, zinc potassium, manganese, boron, iron, and calcium. Its active ingredients are eudesmanolide and germacranolide. It also has tannin, carotene, inulin, and lactupicrine. Dandelion Root can be used as an appetite stimulant. It also has cleansing and detoxifying properties, acting as a diuretic that aids liver and gallbladder functions. It helps maintain gastrointestinal health and aids in digestion. It also improves the immune system and has antiviral properties.

Inositol named as “myo inositol” is a nutrient that is considered to occur naturally and considered as “carbocyclic polyol”. One of the major advantage that inositol has is the prevention of fat formation around the liver. It is also good to promote healthy, thick hair growth. It improves the body metabolism by better conversion of nutrients into energy. Insufficient amount of inositol in the body can be dangerous leading to vision problems, constipation, hair loss and high cholesterol. Much has been talked about inositol being beneficial for the human body however; there is no good evidence that proves any noticeable difference by extra addition of inositol in ones diet. Some good sources of inositol include read beans, kidney beans, cantaloupes, organs and many more.

Milk Thistle is an antioxidant more powerful than vitamins. It prevents formation of free radicals which damage the cells. Since milk thistle limits the amount of toxins processed by the liver, its workloads gets reduced and it enables the liver to function efficiently. Milk thistle increases the glutathione level and helps the body detoxify the body from chemicals and alcohol present in the body. Milk thistle extracts are used in case of emergency’s and injected in ER’s in cases were poisonous mushrooms have caused threat to life. Using milk thistle minimizes the damage caused on the liver due to consumption of poisons, excess alcohol drugs and chemicals. It also helps the liver fight and prevent cirrhosis and hepatitis and the formation of gallstones among people prone to such problems.

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Vitamin B6 is soluble in water and is essential for good health. Our nervous system is dependent on this vitamin to function properly. It keeps the thymus, lymph nodes and the spleen that make white blood cells healthy, through cellular growth and protein metabolism. A deficiency in this vitamin can lead to a weakened ability to fight infections and will weaken the immune system. Vitamin B6 helps in the formation of Hemoglobin which increases the oxygen that is carried to the tissues. A deficiency can cause a type of anemia. Vitamin B6 helps to convert carbohydrates and other nutrients into glucose which maintains the sugar levels in our blood stream. Vitamin B6 is available in meat, fish, fortified cereals, poultry, some fruits and vegetables.