Dr. Duke's
Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Databases
Ethnobotanical uses
- Cynara scolymus (ASTERACEAE)
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Calculus Martinez;
Cancer Hartwell;
Cholagogue Liogier;
Cystitis Martinez;
Diabetes FontQuer, Woi.Syria;
Diuretic Brutus, Liogier, Takeda, Woi.Syria;
Dropsy Woi.Syria;
Hydropsy Brutus;
Hypertension Liogier, Martinez;
Liver Liogier, Martinez;
Rheumatism Woi.Syria;
Tonic Takeda;
Uremia Liogier
* = Chemical(s) found in plant shown to be effective for the
ailment medicated
** = Plant itself shown to be effective for the ailment medicated
Phytochemical Database, USDA - ARS - NGRL,
Beltsville Agricultural Research Center,
Beltsville, Maryland
Mon May 20 15:55:50 EDT 2002
Please send questions and comments to:
- James A. Duke (E-Mail:
JimDuke@cpcug.org)
- or
- Stephen M. Beckstrom-Sternberg
(E-Mail:
SteveBS@nhgri.nih.gov)
Please send technical questions and comments to:
-
WebMaster (E-Mail:
WebMaster@ars-grin.gov)
The USDA does not recommend self diagnosis or self medication.
Please see the disclaimer
for more information.